Ben Cardin actually said...

"The ideal circumstance is to have the Federal Government provide the blanket protection we need for the Nation."

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

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

"If your objective is to make sure nothing gets through this Congress, then I understand what you are saying."