Ben Cardin actually said...

"If we have unity and resolve and leadership, we can defeat ISIL."

"It is my hope today that our witnesses can help us understand what lessons we have learned from our country's long history in countering terrorism..."

"I have full confidence that no matter what ISIL throws at us at home or abroad, our democracy, our values, and our humanity will prevail."

"Frankly, blood lead levels aren't even automatically reported to CDC, and I know there is legislation Senator Cardin and others have proposed to address that."