Ben Cardin actually said...

If my math is correct, the amount of developed acres in the lower 48 States since 1981 has increased by about 70 percent since that time.

we need a transparent process and a predictable conclusion so that a developer or government knows what to expect

I want to make sure they still have a place to live.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing on the update of the mitigation policies of the Fish and Wildlife.