Ben Cardin actually said...

"I just interpret from your comments that you want to be opposed to this bill, which is your right to do it, but I do not see any rational distinction if you support collecting information on crimes."

"Every single one."

"Well, Congresswoman Johnson, thank you for your testimony, but more importantly, thank you for your leadership on this issue in the Congress."

"It seems like we need to have good information to make decisions."