Ben Cardin actually said...

"We are in danger of not getting that bill moving forward, and we could use all of your help in talking to your Senators."

"I can assure you that we share your concern about preserving farmland and open space."

"We will not succeed unless there is a Federal effort, which there has been, but I encourage it an even greater level, for Blue Plains."

"I have to ask you to summarize so that we have time for questions."