Ben Cardin actually said...

"I believe we must do everything in our power to avoid getting into another nuclear arms race."

"if this program continues to get watered down or taken away, given the fact that discrimination still exists in America, if this program goes away it would even make it more difficult for small busine..."

"We need to engage all of the talent we have in our community for the full strength of America."

"It is hard to break that cycle. And if you are a small business, is you are not as attractive as larger small businesses."