Ben Cardin actually said...

"We depend upon each State carrying its own load. We have had some challenges with some of our States."

"the Chesapeake Bay, it is the largest estuary in our hemisphere. It has been declared a national treasure by the last several Administrations."

"I hope that you will appoint a special assistant, because I think that is critically important in coordinating this."

"I am proud of what we have been able to do so far, but clearly more needs to be done."