Ben Cardin actually said...

"I am deeply concerned, Madam Chair, as to how sequestration is going to affect the availability of credit to small businesses because it is going to contract your capacity."

"I want to thank you for your leadership on this. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of your bill."

"As Senator Hatch has pointed out, those who have committed the crime need to be held accountable for their actions."

"I would just urge us to follow Senator Nelson's leadership to minimize the use of the Social Security number much more than we use it today."