Ben Cardin actually said...

"Keeping our port open and the channels dredged is essential not just for Maryland, but for the Nation."

"We have to get it done. We have to get this to where it needs to be done."

"Where is the fairness here? The moneys are there."

"I appreciate you holding this hearing today to discuss the importance of America's ports and the work the Corps does to maintain the economic viability of our ports."