Ben Cardin actually said...

"I want to talk about the current economic climate and how urgent it is for us to try to get some relief to innovative small companies."

"We will not always agree, but I think it is important that we have these candid discussions."

"I think you have restored the confidence of the American people in the Department of Justice being there for all the citizens of our country."

"It appears like it was an intentional effort, and I think the Department of Justice activities here could be very helpful to make it clear that we will not tolerate reverse redlining."