Ben Cardin actually said...

"I deeply respect all three of you, but two of you have the distinct good sense to be Marylanders."

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

"I believe that we all share a common goal of clean and healthy waters."