Ben Cardin actually said...

"But it changes the current competitive situation, and small businesses are already challenged today."

"I would just urge, as you look at your proposals for retirement securities, that we do not have the unintended consequence of adversely affecting employer-sponsored plans."

"I just remind you that there are rumors going around here that we may be asked to vote on trade promotion authority within the next couple weeks."

"Well, we would be interested as to what you can do under your authority, but if you need congressional help particularly, let us know what obstacles need to be addressed by Congress and how we can exp..."