Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"We've been through a rough time in Baltimore. Our protests were important to insist that justice be done for Mr. Freddie Gray, who died in police custody."

"I have a real problem and so does my business community where they have not been able, because of the H-2B cap, be able to get the visas they need for this year."

"But let me tell you why this is important to this committee, which goes to the emergency preparedness grants and to the continuity of government."

"We are not a city that lacks leadership or lacks commitment or lacks compassion. So we will get through this."