Ben Cardin actually said...

"Congressman Connolly raises a good point about the fact that you are dealing with so many different local governments within the Chesapeake Bay watershed."

"I do think that increased subsidies--that is not the right word--cost-share programs are appropriate."

"We need to have a fair program to all the activities that are dealing with the pollutants."

"There is a new administration in town. They certainly have a different priority as it relates to the environment."