Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would just urge you to give us time to make sure that this program continues, because it is an important part of our public-private partnership."

"I think keep the synergies with the other Federal agencies is important, and having a location near the Chesapeake Bay is symbolic and important."

"I just hope they would be sensitive to that, even though it may not come out directly of the EPA budget."

"There is strong bipartisan support to help eliminate lead in drinking water."