Ben Cardin actually said...

"That is exactly what we want them to do, to use science, to use the best data available to protect the public and make sure that we have clean water."

"The Federal Water Pollution Act is an Act to protect traditional navigable waters from water pollution."

"I support the Boxer Amendment. Mr. Chairman, when our constituents turn on their tap or go to their wells, they expect the water they are drinking is safe."

"There should be no disagreement on our committee that any reasonable request be honored by any member of our committee."