Ben Cardin actually said...

"Nobody cares more about the security of their communities than the people who live there."

"I applaud Senator Lautenberg's leadership in this area."

"We need to empower them to make the best decisions, not assume--as we often do around here--that Washington knows best."

"Well, we thank you for that, and we look forward to working with you in our Subcommittee as we try to get even better at preparation for these types of threats."