Ben Cardin actually said...

"I do believe--one of my criteria for determining who I support on confirmation to the Federal bench is their passion and respect for the protections that are in our Constitution."

"Just to underscore that one point, there are five vacancies on the fourth circuit. The second circuit has four vacancies."

"I want to give you an opportunity to talk a little bit about how important judicial ethics is in your life as a judge."

"In normal times, it is difficult for poor people to get access to our civil system. In a recession, it is that much more difficult."