Ben Cardin actually said...

"There is a lot of work to do."

"There is great opportunity and State and local support for Federal help in protecting one of the mid-Atlantic's most precious and valuable natural resources."

"It is very difficult to say we are going to hold you accountable but we won't give you the confirmed positions in order to do the work you need to do."

"I look forward to hearing your testimony and answers to our questions."