Ben Cardin actually said...

"On behalf of this Committee, do we have your assurance that if the independence and objectivity is not at the standard you think is right to protect the public, that this Committee will be notified so..."

"One of the reasons I want transparency is that I just want an honest assessment of the damages that have been done and do our best to get a restoration plan that protects the natural resources for the..."

"Clearly the damage that was done, and in Exxon Valdez I think the damages far exceeded $75 million to the natural resources."

"I don't know what BP Oil's position is going to be a couple of years from now."