Ben Cardin actually said...

"They expect that when they breathe the air, that the air will be safe."

"I would hope that we would allow the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out its responsibility."

"If approved by this committee and confirmed by the Senate, it is my intent to work with all toward achieving that objective for this and future generations."

"I think some of the proudest moments in the history of America is that the Democrats and Republicans, working together to pass the Clean Water Act, to pass the Clean Air Act."