Ben Cardin actually said...

"But if your objective is to defeat legislation, if that is your objective, then I understand what you are doing."

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

"It is clear in this political environment, the way we get legislation enacted is for both sides to come together."

"I just urge you to be more forthcoming on your recommendations so that we can try to get to where the real problems are."