Ben Cardin actually said...

"My point is--and I think your reference to NAFTA is very important--we are in new territory here, and if the United States does not lead on this, no other country will."

"we provide the parameters on which those negotiations should take place."

"We just reauthorized the Chesapeake Bay Program, the Federal role in the Chesapeake Bay Program by unanimous vote."

"There may be discretion on delay, but delay can cost people lives, so there needs to be a sense of urgency on public health."