Ben Cardin actually said...

"I have come to know Rebecca as we have worked together over the last few years on a number of critical issues relating to restoring the health of America's rivers and streams."

"I look forward to hearing from him today, and to working closely with him on clean water issues going forward."

"I am working on the next generation of the Chesapeake Bay bill from the experiences of the last Congress trying to work out some of the issues raised."

"the economic impact of the salmon industry on the west coast of the United States is pretty dramatic."