Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think the budget that you have presented is balanced in that you look at ways in which we can manage our deficit and get it to a responsible level."

"My point to you is, there is a reason why we want cost-benefit analysis, there is a reason why we want to be able to understand the impact."

"I just would note that that rule was implemented only after I got a chance to speak."

"I have some concerns, putting it mildly."