Ben Cardin actually said...

"If we are going to be successful in our efforts to protect these species and these places, we all--private, public, individual and organizations, businessmen and conservationists, farmers and fisherme..."

"So we are grateful for the work the Coastal Program has done in my State to protect these vital natural resources."

"To me, it just points out that with a very modest amount of Federal investment and encouragement, what you can do with the private sector and get done."

"It has been a critically important partner in our Chesapeake Bay efforts."