Ben Cardin actually said...

"there is a reason why venture capitalists are not investing as much in black businesses."

"the fact that black owners do not have the same ability for capital is against the values of this Nation."

"This bill--the Water Resources Development Act--is going to be important for our country."

"I just really want to add that under Senator Barrasso's and Senator Carper's leadership, our Committee worked very constructively on this."