Ben Cardin actually said...

"I am optimistic that we should be able to use that framework to move forward with legislation that cannot only pass this Committee but can pass the U.S. Senate and House, to be signed by President Oba..."

"I would not want to see us pass legislation that would prevent our State from protecting our citizens."

"I think having a Senate hearing on this topic would be magnificent and would open up not only the crisis, but also the options that are in front of us."

"But we have seen some signs of progress. Certainly I could get into human rights, which is one of my favorite subjects, and there are certain deficiencies there that are pretty fundamental that have t..."