Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think it is naive not to look at renewables and doing a better job with renewables in trying to reach our goal of energy security."

"I think Americans would be surprised to learn that the Prius technology was developed in America."

"I just hope we have the staying power in order to accomplish the goal that all of us wants to see, America being energy independent in an environmentally friendly way."

"Renewable energy presents a once in a generation business opportunity."