Ben Cardin actually said...

"Clearly, we have challenges in trying to manage the demand for commerce as well as to protect life and property."

"I think our Committee supports a WRDA bill. So we will obviously be working closely with you as to how these emerging issues require congressional participation."

"Our current systems and programs and policies and practices are inadequate. We need to recognize that."

"We agree with you, and our challenges on the East Coast are a little bit different."