Ben Cardin actually said...

"I could not agree with you more about your statement that Maryland farmers are willing to do more to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay if the programs are reasonable, economically feasible, based..."

"We need to think beyond just the current structure as to what structure will give you the tools you need to accomplish the results without imposing undue burdens on the private sector."

"I do think with a new administration, there are always new opportunities. We should try to take advantage of this."

"I think we really need to think out of just the current structure because it was well-intended, but I am not sure it gives us the effect of monitoring to reach the goals that we set and that you are g..."