Ben Cardin actually said...

"Thank you for your willingness to serve the public. We appreciate it."

"I think we have been able to make tremendous strides for the countries when we have them at the negotiating tables."

"I believe that collegiality has returned to the NRC under your leadership and I want to thank you for that."

"Thank you for the leadership you have shown in restoring the type of collegiality that is critically important for the Commission."