Ben Cardin actually said...

"Organized labor deserves an opportunity to be able to comment publicly before this committee on the provisions that are in this bill, and I would just urge you to give that opportunity."

"And ultimately trade sanctions?"

"But I must tell you I am in full agreement with Senator Menendez and Senator Schumer on the process."

"I do not know how we could proceed without giving the stakeholders an opportunity to be heard in this committee, including organized labor."