Ben Cardin actually said...

"This hearing couldn't be more appropriately chaired by Senator Wicker, 'Tools for Transnational Repression.'"

"What he said about Baltimore is totally unacceptable from anyone but the president of the United States, that's outrageous."

"I think it's an effort to distract. I also think as Senator Van Hollen said, it's a pattern which the president appeals to the worst of America and to racism in an effort to try to bolster his base. I..."

"Well, I think Congressman Cummings is very proud of Baltimore and the people of Baltimore. This is a great city with great people, great neighborhoods, great institutions such as John Hopkins, and the..."