Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would like to see an increase in public transportation because I think that is going to be good for our country."

"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."

"So as we look at the future, we could look at a refuge like Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Florida, which is the most productive nesting beach for sea turtles in North America."

"Getting the damage assessment right, to me, is going to be absolutely essential."