Ben Cardin actually said...

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

"But if your objective is to defeat legislation, if that is your objective, then I understand what you are doing."

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

"The question is this. Here is the point. You say in your statement that the current law needs to be reformed."