Ben Cardin actually said...

"I am committed to working to make sure that the Federal Government's efforts keep pace with and support the hard work Maryland is doing at the State level to protect Marylanders from unhealthy air."

"I certainly support what EPA is trying to do with these transport rules."

"We don't want to undermine the authority of EPA to act under the authority under the Clean Air Act itself."

"This is clearly, I think it is required by the courts anyway."