Ben Cardin actually said...

"We have enjoyed support not just from Virginia and Maryland and Delaware and the Nation's capital but also from the people of Pennsylvania and the people of New York and people of West Virginia who ar..."

"Of course, it cuts both ways. It can be used to strengthen, but it also can be used to give more leeway and perhaps weaken. And so it is of concern."

"We agree with Senator Cardin, we think it should be reasonable certainty of no harm, as previous versions of the bill provided."

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