"The good news on the Chesapeake Bay is that there is broad consensus that we have got to take this to a new level."
"We need to think beyond just the current structure as to what structure will give you the tools you need to accomplish the results without imposing undue burdens on the private sector."
"I could not agree with you more about your statement that Maryland farmers are willing to do more to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay if the programs are reasonable, economically feasible, based..."
"I do think that increased subsidies--that is not the right word--cost-share programs are appropriate."
"Without objection, we will include the report in our committee record for today's hearing."
"I agree with Mr. Hutchison's point, that it has to be equal to the efforts being made by other sources of bay nutrients."
"We need to have a fair program to all the activities that are dealing with the pollutants."
"There is a new administration in town. They certainly have a different priority as it relates to the environment."
"I think it is an opportunity perhaps for us to institutionalize a better public transparency on how decisions are made."
"We want to see them act in order to protect the environment."
"I would be concerned that if we are not more specific in statute, we could fall back to a time where it may not be as high a priority."
"It would be good to have clear direction in statute on these types of issues."