Ben Cardin actually said...

"We are the only State in the country that has an all-payer rate structure for hospital reimbursement."

"this is a nonpartisan bill, has the strong support of both Democrats and Republicans in the best tradition of our Committee"

"I am proud to work with you on this bill."

"I thank you and just ask that you continue to work with us so that we can make sure that we are together moving these projects forward."