Ben Cardin actually said...

"But my concern is the train is leaving the station in regards to the appropriations bill and the authorization bill."

"I particularly want to acknowledge Senator Shaheen and Menendez who were very helpful in putting together this package."

"Did you change your view on that, or is this a matter that was just a political decision made by the administration?"

"Well, understand Congress and previous Congresses have spoken on these by statutes."