Ben Cardin actually said...

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

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

"That is quite a record and I just really wanted to acknowledge that, and I am glad to see that you have been able to keep up with the demand that is out there."

"I am a little bit perplexed as to this amendment having been even controversial."