Ben Cardin actually said...

"A critical part of U.S. energy policy will be in the area of increased energy conservation and energy efficiency."

"I think we are well positioned to bring a bill out, thanks to your leadership."

"We need to invest in a stronger transportation infrastructure."

"It may have worked in the past, but it will no longer work today or in the future because part of our energy policy must be to use less fossil fuels."