Ben Cardin actually said...

"This bill takes action to deal with the underlying problem of global climate change by setting targets for us to meet."

"this legislation provides the wherewithal by investing in green infrastructure, by dealing with remedial programs, engaging the States."

"I just thank you all for starting. The States, many States, not just Maryland, many States, Madam Chairman have really moved forward aggressively on this issue."

"If we do not take action, and we lose these assets, it is going to cause irreversible damage to my State of Maryland."