Ben Cardin actually said...

"Thank you for your testimony. I do know that this committee wants to do something about it, and we are going to try to find a way to make that a reality."

"there is bipartisan interest in all these issues."

"It is clear that you need the resources to get the job done, and given the resources, you are not only going to do it more effectively for the taxpayers of this country as far as service is concerned,..."

"Well, Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you, and I want to thank Senator Boxer for the manner in which you have always worked together on the WRDA bill."