Ben Cardin actually said...

I hope we can work this out to the satisfaction of the members of this Committee before the bill reaches the floor.

I urge the Committee to consider her nomination and to report it favorably to the floor in a timely manner.

It is not easy to be a whistleblower. It takes courage.

I am very proud of our Federal workforce. I think we have the best Federal workforce in the world, dedicated public servants.