Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think it is important that we remain focused on this issue even as time goes on."

"We cannot let ourselves become complacent as time goes on."

"The No. 1 fundamental is for the senior political leaders at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue to understand the basic issue of biodefense."

"We need to design a balanced strategy for a long haul to attack terrorists and prevent their ranks from swelling while at the same time protecting our country against future attacks."