Ben Cardin

Most of you talked about partnerships, that you cannot do this alone, you have to bring in other players.

We have talked about jobs and education and services dealing with addiction and health care.

Thank you, Ms. Solomon, for your testimony.

Judge Bartle's program is saving us a lot of money.

I think your numbers are very impressive, a 70-plus completion rate, only a 12- to 16- percent revocation rate.

But at least that would save maybe--six to ten probably would be the adequate number for Maryland if we were to provide comprehensive----

The recommendation of creating these one-stop reentry residential centers is really to respond to the fact that the Federal Government has a significant interest in having well-structured, strong programs that are strong on services and…

Congratulations for your service. It is just incredible numbers.

Well, Mr. Burris, those are certainly very impressive numbers. It is a pleasure to have you here.

Chief LoBuglio, thank you very much for your testimony.

Unless there is national leadership on reentry that includes support and funding for initiatives... our recidivism rates will stay at more than 50 percent

I do, though, agree that we have a real shortage of residential programs available for inmates who are going to be released in our communities that can provide comprehensive services so that a person has the best chance for successful…

I think the points you're raising are extremely important.

I think we all are anxious to really understand this area better.

If the reward for doing a job right is getting a smaller budget, that's not necessarily going to encourage positive results.

We can do a much better job on efficiency, and we can do it without compromising the services that the people of this Nation need and deserve.

If we are successful in Copenhagen, and I certainly hope we are successful in Copenhagen, it is going to be a first step.

I strongly support the United States moving forward. I think it is in our economic interest to do that regardless of what happens internationally.

This legislation recognizes the importance of transforming our transportation system by investing in clean fuel.

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.

We need the help our States. We need the work in the private sector. It is a team effort.

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

If we are successful in dealing with global climate change, if not only the United States acts but we act at Copenhagen, and there is an international commitment, and we in fact meet our international standards and reduce our warming, we…

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

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