Tony Cárdenas actually said...

"I prefer to call it a safety net, which is a good thing, because it brings dignity, and actually saves lives for many Americans."

"When we talk about getting rid of Government, when we talk about Government being bad, this is a perfect example where... we need to have that balance."

"I wouldn't want--ever want to see Hollywood play out in real life, where profits, or those motives, override the objective of making sure that we are as safe as possible."

"I think we need do--to do a better job of protecting the American public, or helping you do your job of helping to protect the American public."