Ben Cardin actually said...

Mr. Chairman, I wanted to come by and compliment your leadership and chairmanship of this Subcommittee.

I also want to mention support for the neotropical bird, which includes, as I am sure the Chairman knows, the Baltimore Oriole.

Thank you for conducting this hearing. Thank you for your leadership on this legislation.

I just would point out Senator Mathias started the efforts, the great Republican Senator from Maryland; Senator Sarbanes continued that effo...