Ben Cardin actually said...

"Without objection, we will include the report in our committee record for today's hearing."

"I would be concerned that if we are not more specific in statute, we could fall back to a time where it may not be as high a priority."

"Well, I think management is a critical issue."

"I could not agree with you more about your statement that Maryland farmers are willing to do more to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay if the programs are reasonable, economically feasible, based..."