Ben Cardin actually said...

"the fact that black owners do not have the same ability for capital is against the values of this Nation."

"This bill--the Water Resources Development Act--is going to be important for our country."

"I just really want to add that under Senator Barrasso's and Senator Carper's leadership, our Committee worked very constructively on this."

"One of our advantages in Western Maryland is that we have Deep Creek Lake, which gives us water, so we have plenty of water."