Ben Cardin actually said...

"Well, Senator Klobuchar, Chairman Klobuchar, thank you very much for conducting this hearing on the Government Accountability Office's investigation of EPA's effort to protect children's health."

"I want to thank Senator Merkley for his leadership in introducing this important legislation"

"I especially want to thank Senators Stabenow and Sanders of this Committee for being original co-sponsors"

"You have to have accountability."