Ben Cardin actually said...

"I appreciate the comments you made about IDA and some of the things that we can do."

"I would just urge you that in regards to the Pickering and the Rangel fellows, that is one of the avenues that have been a bright spot for diversity within the State Department."

"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."