"We must first recognize that the Chesapeake Bay Program has played a critical role in stemming the tide of pollution."
"I understand that you have been on your current job for, you said, 30 days and that the Obama administration is still in its first 100 days."
"The Chesapeake Bay is also in trouble."
"I am glad you mentioned No Child Left Inside. Of course, Congressman Sarbanes has been the leader on that issue."
"As you point out, we are not going to meet the goals set out in the 2000 agreement by 2010."
"What can you do in working with local governments to have a more effective way of dealing with the stormwater issues affecting the bay?"
"To me, this is one of the low-hanging fruit areas that we should be able to do much more effective work in and it can be done in a cost-effective manner."
"I think we really need to think out of just the current structure because it was well-intended, but I am not sure it gives us the effect of monitoring to reach the goals that we set and that you are g..."
"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..."
"Without objection, we will include the report in our committee record for today's hearing."