Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is very appropriate that we have Secretary McIlwain here. Maryland has a very strong commitment to the environment."

"I was going to rebut Senator Wicker's comments, but I think I will allow the Secretary to testify."

"I think it has been more dealing with direct health issues related to pollutants."

"The Federal Government, as you acknowledge, has the responsibility under the Clean Air Act to make sure that we achieve what science tells us we can achieve in a cost effective manner."