Ben Cardin actually said...

"We have not taken advantage of the small, innovative companies that are out there that could help us a great deal with a relatively small amount of federal investment."

"Thank you very much for that testimony. Particularly, for some of the history, which I found very, very helpful."

"I agree completely with you and other witnesses that NIH could rectify the problem with that amendment."

"Well, let me welcome everyone to this hearing of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee of the United States Senate."