Ben Cardin actually said...

"Biodiversity is critically important to the Chesapeake Bay."

"Poplar Island environmental restorations cost more up front, but they save us money over a longer period of time."

"I would invite members of the Committee to join me to visit Poplar Island and see first hand how we have restored biodiversity in reclaiming the Bay."

"We did talk about the mentorship programs and the limitations that are there with the way that it has been merged with the Protege program."