Ben Cardin actually said...

"I wholeheartedly endorse his nomination and recommend to the Committee that we move quickly on his confirmation."

"I really wanted to be here to see whether we had to hold Congressman Hoyer in contempt of the Senate."

"I think most people agree that the Endangered Species Act is one of the most important safeguards that was enacted by Congress in order to preserve diversity in our wildlife, and that decisions should..."

"the guidance would be based upon the best science, and not political considerations"