Ben Cardin actually said...

"we stand in unity with the people of Slovakia in Europe in recommitting to a future that is more prosperous, secure, and most of all, free."

"It has been pointed out that civility is lacking in our society today. It is not lacking in Orrin Hatch..."

"When I ran for the United States Senate and was able to join this body, I looked to Senator Hatch as the example of what a U.S. Senator should be."

"Bill has been a true colleague on this committee and in the United States Senate."