Ben Cardin actually said...

The obligation of the EPA is to implement the laws that are passed by Congress.

We just reauthorized the Chesapeake Bay Program, the Federal role in the Chesapeake Bay Program by unanimous vote.

There may be discretion on delay, but delay can cost people lives, so there needs to be a sense of urgency on public health.

I have been listening very carefully to this hearing, and I think the last point, Mr. Shay, is pretty telling...