Ben Cardin actually said...

"the budget request... significantly under-invests in democracy, and I think that sends a bad message about our values around the world"

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me thank both of our nominees for their willingness to serve the public, also thank their families."

"It seems to me that technology is not going to get the attention it needs in the planning of infrastructure."

"It is so important as we look at developing an infrastructure program for this country, that we take technology into consideration."