Ben Cardin actually said...

"Representing the State of Maryland, I am going to bring up the Chesapeake Bay."

"I was going to rebut Senator Wicker's comments, but I think I will allow the Secretary to testify."

"The nitrogen levels in the Bay are critically important to achieving our goals."

"It is very appropriate that we have Secretary McIlwain here. Maryland has a very strong commitment to the environment."