Ben Cardin actually said...

"But there are also cyber soldiers, agents of other countries that are operating, that are trying to compromise America's security."

"There are cyber criminals out there and I think we all know cyber criminals."

"We do not give people contracts. What we do do is fight for the opportunity for them to go after the contracts based on their know-how, their ability, and the value that they offer to the United State..."

"I thank you for that."