Ben Cardin actually said...

When you represent the State of Rhode Island or the State of Maryland, you understand how important our oceans are.

It may be less damage than otherwise would have been caused, but it is creating a different set of factors.

I just urge you to let us know if you need additional tools from Congress in order to be able to deal with the scientific information necess...

It is important that we establish a hearing record, as we will today, as to the impact of both of these areas.