Ben Cardin actually said...

"The goal of today's hearing is to demonstrate that nutrient pollution is a national problem."

"These in turn harm the fishing, recreation and service industries that are dependent on the health of those waterways."

"Nutrient pollution from nitrogen and phosphorus has consistently ranked as one of the top causes of degradation of some of U.S. waters for more than a decade."

"I think we all agree on local flexibility, as long as they meet the standards."