John Sarbanes: “I appreciate that. And it is obviously going to play itself out.”

They want to be on the field of their democracy. They want to feel like they have some power within their own democracy.

I hope that today's hearing is the first step in continuing that legacy of strong bipartisan support for the Chesapeake Bay in this Congress.

It's a national environmental treasure. It's a regional economic engine. It's been one of my top priorities since I've come to Congress.

We would like to thank Rep. Sarbanes for introducing this important piece of bipartisan legislation