Ben Cardin actually said...

"I hope this means that we may be able to center in some areas that can really bring us together."

"I thank you for holding this hearing to allow us all to reflect once again on how fortunate we were to serve in the U.S. Senate with Frank Lautenberg."

"I want to thank Senator Boxer for her passion on this issue and recognizing that we can do better and continuing to raise those issues."

"I can't understand why there would be any objection to allowing the States to move forward."