Ben Cardin actually said...

"We also need to recognize that we have tools available under the tax code, and we need to make those tools even more effective."

"I particularly want to thank you for your leadership in regards to dealing with the inequities in our tax code."

"I want to thank Senator Portman. We are working together on the Neighborhood Investment Act."

"I certainly do not want to reduce the tools we have available under the tax code. I would like to increase the opportunities under direct spending."