Ben Cardin actually said...

It is clear in this political environment, the way we get legislation enacted is for both sides to come together.

If your objective is to make sure nothing gets through this Congress, then I understand what you are saying.

The ideal circumstance is to have the Federal Government provide the blanket protection we need for the Nation.

I would welcome specifics, rather than just saying no, this doesn't work; this doesn't work; this doesn't work.