Ben Cardin actually said...

"I just note that we have extended this program, with bipartisan co-sponsorship, both in the House and the Senate."

"I was pleased to see the Administration changed the Federal contracting for minority-and women-owned small businesses."

"What the Administration does, I think, is the right thing, is tell the processors, 'Check to make sure they qualify under our rules.'"

"Our Committee needs to be the advocate for where small businesses have a disadvantage over large companies."