Ben Cardin

As we look at building back better, how do we have an electric grid that meets the challenges that we have, the realities of climate change, and can reduce carbon emissions? That needs to be our goal.

I do not think we can afford to take two steps backward by losing our existing nuclear fleet.

I would just encourage specific recommendations as to what we could include in an infrastructure bill that would help advance that type of investment here in America, because we know it is happening globally.

I have advocated for putting corruption into Global Magnitsky because it is not just about human rights abuses.

There is no question that democracy is a journey, and there is no question that globally we are seeing a significant decline in democracies.

I believe firmly in the effective deployment of sanctions, and particularly targeted sanctions.

It is clearly a critically-important point for the United States' future and security to strengthen and preserve democracies starting at home, but globally.

I just really want to underscore President Biden's program of Building Back Better.

It is a national treasure, declared by numerous Administrations.

I rushed into the hearing room to make sure that we had the Chesapeake Bay properly protected.

Mr. Gensler is uniquely equipped to serve in this role.

I am pleased to be joined by my colleague, Senator Chris Van Hollen, in recommending to this Committee for confirmation, Gary Gensler.

I know that Mr. Gensler will work to ensure that the United States leads the world in fighting corruption.

Government should work for everyone fairly.

The voices of small businesses need to be heard as you are negotiating these agreements.

I am a strong believer in our participation in the WTO, but we know that it needs to be reformed.

There is no question we have an aggressive program for the Washington area dealing with both transit and roads.

We have desperate equity needs.

We need to complete that, and we need resources for that.

I am following your advice, and I am wearing the damn mask.

I am the author of the Transportation Alternative Program.

It really is a pleasure to welcome Governor Larry Hogan to our Committee.

I find Baltimore has challenges that have not yet been met.

We need a more robust Federal partnership.

You can do a lot by executive order, and we are pleased to see yesterday's announcement in regards to small businesses.