Ben Cardin actually said...

"There has got to be some really good reason for issuing a passport if you have not gotten the information back."

"I appreciate that. I think there are two separate issues here."

"we have an obligation to make sure that our system is done in an adequate way."

"If you believe that the law is inadequate as it relates to those people who have Social Security numbers and providing information for you to do an adequate check, then let us know."