Ben Cardin actually said...

"I applaud the agency for heeding the call from me and my colleagues by taking this much needed action to improve the health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries."

"Thank you for your leadership and your willingness to engage this Committee, members of the Senate, as well as stakeholders on making these important decisions."

"I thank you for your efforts there. We need to identify those who have hepatitis C."

"Well, we share with you the view that it should be made permanent."