Ben Cardin actually said...

"it might be good for also Congress to consider ways of granting low-interest loans to support small business innovations."

"Quite frankly, it is more enjoyable being here with you all, but that will require me to go back to Washington this evening."

"It is very exciting. I think NIST has a unique opportunity here, particularly as it relates to the portability and security and being able to make sure that you do not lose the proprietary information..."

"If you could make that information available to our Committee, we would appreciate it very much for our record."