Ben Cardin actually said...

"We need to start making a plan right away so that we do not leave our children in area of devastation: no water, no energy and no plan."

"This will be a continuing effort of our Subcommittee and I think you have given us a good start to our work."

"We need to look at the cumulative impact. I do not think that we have been doing a good job of doing that at all levels."

"Well, let me thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it very much."