Ben Cardin actually said...

"I firmly believe the Federal Government has an important role in ensuring that local governments can continue to provide clean and safe water."

"It is very clear from all of your testimony that, first, the public wants a clean Chesapeake Bay."

"Let me welcome you all to the field hearing of the Environment and Public Works Committee's Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife."

"I particularly want to thank my colleague, John Sarbanes, for being here."