Ben Cardin actually said...

"Opposition to the government is not criminal behavior. Exercise of free speech is not criminal behavior."

"To Cuba and other governments across the hemisphere, our message must be clear: nonviolent dissent is not criminal behavior."

"I will just make one last observation. That is, we know that we are going to reduce costs and hospital infection rates. We know that."

"But I want to get back to reality. You all are facing additional cuts in the Medicaid programs in every State in this Nation."