Ben Cardin actually said...

"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."

"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 just really want to underscore the importance of getting that position filled as soon as possible."