Ben Cardin

I am greatly concerned about the legacy of Bush EPA policies that remain on the books.

The key is obviously to have a framework where they're part of the agreement.

If China does not take respectful action in regards to carbon emissions, then it may be appropriate for the United States to take some action.

Some would also argue that China has arbitrarily kept its currency low, holding down the wealth of its country, at the cost of the United States.

But, if China does not become party to that, then, of course, the mechanisms would not have any impact.

I would just point out that Americans would believe that we are already helping China with money, since we have such an imbalance with them.

I think that we need to move forward on this, even if we are the only country in the world to do so, because I think it would be good for our Nation, it would create clean jobs here in America, keep the technology here, and it's important…

The trade imbalance of the United States, internationally, is troublesome.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I would strongly encourage your agency to focus attention on fixing and improving the efficiency of existing highways and roads over expanding the system.

Your involvement here in trying to bring in more international support for nation-building is a positive step.

We need to energize that group if we're going to be effective in our policies to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

I think it's incredibly destabilizing now, as well as in the future.

I am extremely concerned about the whole of issue of nuclear weapons in the region.

It seems like the change in 2005 made it more difficult for all communities, including distressed communities.

I appreciate your commitment on the EDA program and trying to have it reauthorized in the right way.

I appreciate it. I just would observe that their cooperation has been inconsistent over the years.

I just urge this administration to try to get a conclusion to these war crimes and get these individuals who are indicted over to The Hague.

Several of us were in Syria, in Damascus, and we visited the refugee centers and met with the Iraqi refugees that are in Syria.

I think it's very important.

We're very proud of the work that you have done on behalf of our country.

I think he has the package needed, at this time, for our country.

I concur with Senator Mikulski--this is a contribution being made by the people of Maryland.

I want to compliment the President on all three of the nominees that he has sent forward that are being considered today by this Committee.

We now need to make sure that there's accountability.