Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would suggest that you could get some help in doing that through the other three regional commissions that have been authorized for funding by the Congress."

"It is not the only grant that has been given by the Appalachian Regional Commission; they have given a grant to Allegheny College, which is also in the Appalachian Region, in Cumberland, to establish ..."

"I think the Chairman's question is one that was at least partially responsible for the President's team zeroing out your budget; that is, very few people know what you do."

"We have had a bipartisan approach in New Hampshire, and I think in Congress, to these commissions"