John Sarbanes: “I don't know why my Republican colleagues think that it is a strong position to argue for taking this fundamental…”

The goal was not to federalize elections across the country; the goal was to set some uniform standards.

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.

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

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.