Ben Cardin actually said...

"That is why I particularly want to thank our colleagues, Senator Menendez and Senator Nelson, for bringing forward legislation."

"I agree with Senator Lautenberg that we need to put a moratorium on drilling until we are sure we have in place a regulatory structure that will protect the public as far as any future problems are co..."

"You also need to hold BP responsible, as they said they would be, but to make sure that they are full held accountable for all the damages that are caused to small businesses that have been disadvanta..."

"The truth of this matter is that such an event was entirely conceivable."