Ben Cardin actually said...

"I am proud to be a cosponsor of his bill, and I think all of us are grateful for his initiative and his focus."

"We may need to try to strengthen that, because your point about being able to return to your country is a issue that we may be able to handle."

"And, Leah, it happens here in the United States."

"I thank him for that. Today's hearing is just one more chapter in that record."