Ben Cardin actually said...

"We have invested a lot of resources into protecting the ocean front at Ocean City, Maryland."

"I think it is an extremely important hearing, and I want to hear from our colleagues who have experienced first-hand the incredible challenge we have had on flooding this year."

"We agree with you, and our challenges on the East Coast are a little bit different."

"Our current systems and programs and policies and practices are inadequate. We need to recognize that."