Ben Cardin actually said...

"We do have some concrete streams still remaining and there is some work being done to try to correct that."

"I think the era of general volunteerism has to be over."

"I think the way you said it, that they want sensible regulations, they want predictable regulations, achievable standards."

"This is a process in evolution. We hope that, shortly, we are going to be able to circulate a reauthorization bill for comment."