Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is a very important bill that deals with our international efforts, the U.S. participating in neotropical birds."

"I do urge you to let us have additional thoughts on how we can refine the specific programs for access to capital or whether there are additional suggestions you have on new opportunities for access t..."

"This is an issue that Democrats and Republicans can come together with. We can get something done, and I think this hearing has been very helpful."

"This is an oversight hearing for us to get input as to how our Committee can work with the SBA to improve the opportunities for access of capital in the targeted areas that we have talked about."