Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is our obligation to talk about this growing problem and what steps the Government can take to reverse this trend."

"The legislation that you filed, I think, is an extremely important bill and we do look forward to coming together in response to Senator Inhofe."

"I would hope that the common level we would all agree on is good science."

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but we do need to have a common set of facts and I think good science helps us get to that point."