Ben Cardin actually said...

We want to make sure government is open. We want to make sure we do not default on our obligations.

Stressing the need for government functionality and fiscal responsibility.

10/14/2013

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We think we have brought forward two of the most talented people we have in our state and the Nation to serve on our Federal bench.

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