Ben Cardin actually said...

"America's unique and diverse wildlife is emblematic of our culture and land ethic."

"The work of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and manage our wildlife resources is important."

"Fish and wildlife are important natural resources just like clean air and clean water."

"The Clean Energy and Green Jobs legislation we pass will put us on a path to energy independence, and that's a path to improved national security, increased GDP and increased job growth."