Ben Cardin actually said...

"But if your objective is to defeat legislation, if that is your objective, then I understand what you are doing."

"You have been incredible in pointing out the risk factors and putting a face on it as to the individuals who are impacted."

"I would welcome specifics, rather than just saying no, this doesn't work; this doesn't work; this doesn't work."

"The question is this. Here is the point. You say in your statement that the current law needs to be reformed."