Ben Cardin actually said...

"The American Jobs Plan is really a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a significant investment in the infrastructure of our Nation."

"I want to thank all of you for joining on this important and timely hearing on the role the Federal Government must play in supporting minority and women-owned businesses."

"I would hope that we could work through this and strengthen our ties."

"I will just caution you that language is very important, so at every opportunity, I would hope that you would reinforce that."