Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is not an easy task, and you were willing to step forward, knowing full well the challenges that you would confront."

"The impact of climate change in Maryland is well understood."

"The Port of Baltimore is one of the economic hearts of our State. And the climate change, rising sea levels, make it more difficult to run the Port of Baltimore economically."

"Seventy percent of the population of Maryland lives in coastal areas. And they are at risk."