Tony Cardenas actually said...

"Our imperfect democracy is beautiful and awesome, especially when we work in a bipartisan fashion."

"I would be the first to admit that offering to some States the opportunity for a couple-of-year delay before this went into effect... is a move against healthcare reform."

"I truly appreciate the committee's willingness to work on the bipartisan bill that would impact so many small businesses."

"As a former small business owner myself, I recognize the struggle there is to live out and provide for the American dream for our employees."