Ben Cardin actually said...

"I was pleased to see the Administration changed the Federal contracting for minority-and women-owned small businesses."

"I am a little bit perplexed as to this amendment having been even controversial."

"That is fine with me, if we have the Chairman and Ranking Member willing to do that."

"I support this bill, and I compliment the Chair and Ranking Member for working out the issues so we can move this bill forward."