Ben Cardin actually said...

"Senator Barrasso mentioned earlier that the taxpayers' money must be spent where it does the most good."

"One of the most important functions of this committee is oversight, it is to make sure that the policies of our Nation are being properly implemented."

"We think he is the right person, a true professional, and will put the public interest first."

"I look forward to chairing the subcommittee in this Congress for the Water and Wildlife, as I did in the last Congress."