Ben Cardin actually said...

"The purpose of this hearing was for us to gather information, to get better informed, and to start a record in this Committee as to the challenges we have."

"I think this is critical to trying to understand the espionage laws."

"there has to be a transparent process for declassifying that information if it is going to be made available to the public."

"Is there a difference here in regard to those who sign a non-disclosure agreement with the Government and those individuals who do not sign a non- disclosure?"