Ben Cardin actually said...

"It makes no sense, and we have to improve the Federal Government's ability to quickly respond to these threats."

"I fully recognize the need for you to have the authority to go after those who have damaged our refuges and to be able to get the compensation you need in order to restore and repair what has been don..."

"There seems to be general agreement that the quagga mussel should be listed."

"Now is the time for Congress to authorize the GLRI for the long haul."