Ben Cardin actually said...

"I worry that we may not be doing enough to keep this technology here in America with the jobs for the use of that technology based in America."

"I think it would be good for our committee to have information as to the amount of public lands that are being devoted to renewable versus traditional mineral extractions."

"I think it is naive not to look at renewables and doing a better job with renewables in trying to reach our goal of energy security."

"I think Americans would be surprised to learn that the Prius technology was developed in America."