Ben Cardin actually said...

"Thank you for dealing with how we deal with lead poisoning, which Senator Boxer pointed out is not just limited to Flint."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wanted to make sure we got through the business part in case people had to leave for other voting sessions, because I am strongly supporting this bill."

"I support the ratification of the Law of the Sea. I think it is unlikely we are going to get that in this Congress."

"We believe, give clear direction on the U.S. policies, as has been articulated by this administration and previous administrations."