Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think that the Chairman is right to recognize that politics is inappropriate in the Department and politics can be evident from both sides of the aisle, certainly, and we need to be concerned."

"I would hope that we would try to be empowering people to vote who are eligible to vote."

"My request is that if you believe you need stronger tools, please let us know."

"Well, thank you. I certainly support that."