Ben Cardin actually said...

"If you do not mind me just commenting quickly, there is an undermining of trusts between governments and citizens when the government has custody of a child and the relatives are not notified."

"That just should not happen."

"We have a responsibility to make sure they are safe. The system failed in your case."

"Your story is not only inspirational, it gives us hope that we can choose the right decisions in life."