Ben Cardin actually said...

"I hope we can get back to the same type of spirit that inspired you to use your talent at the EPA as we move forward to advance the public health of the people of this Country."

"You have put public health first and that is what Congress intended when it passed the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act."

"Today the Water and Wildlife Subcommittee is convening a field hearing to examine the newly signed Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement."

"Our gulf partners are very concerned about Iran-sponsored terrorism."