Ben Cardin actually said...

"I hope that we will have a chance, Mr. Chairman, as we talk about putting together a bill, looking at those issues that truly are not controversial but give us a chance to make significant progress to..."

"I think the more--I mean, showing how many minority businesses have to put their homes up for collateral, to me, would be a very telling situation."

"So let me follow up on these issues."

"I really do appreciate that. And I appreciate each of your participations here today, and I look forward to working with each of you as we try to sort out what we can do a better job on, helping minor..."