Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think it's, 5 grams will trigger a minimum sentence of 5 years for crack cocaine violations, whereas powdered cocaine, it's 500 grams, so you have a 100:1 disparity."

"DHS said it had done an "exhaustive" search of its databases and could find no information relating to the MSP surveillance operations."

"I thought it was the right message and I hope a bill at least as strong will move through this Congress and be signed by President Obama."

"I think the conclusion is pretty obvious."