Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think it is intuitive to the people of this Nation that if we can really get access to care... we can reduce our health care spending."

"I agree with Senator Conrad. I think the President's proposal for a freeze on domestic discretionary spending... is a very credible plan."

"I think it was terribly irresponsible for the Senate to take up that resolution."

"the criticality of us working together with President Obama on entitlement reform is so critical."