Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think we really have to give you many thanks for what you did on surety bonds in the Recovery Act."

"I have had recent town hall meetings and meetings with small business owners in Maryland, and they are very well attended."

"I would suggest that part of this is making a commitment to get the science answers to these questions."

"There is a common theme that small businesses in Maryland and around the nation are in trouble and they are in desperate need of an SBA that is going to be their advocate."