Ben Cardin actually said...

"There seems to be general agreement that the quagga mussel should be listed."

"Now is the time for Congress to authorize the GLRI for the long haul."

"Senator Levin's bill authorizes the GLRI, among other important Great Lakes programs."

"It would be helpful if you could get specific comments to us as soon as possible as far as legislative changes because I cannot speak for the Chairman of the committee, but I know the calendar is movi..."