Ben Cardin actually said...

I would just like to have your assurance that the privatization initiatives are going to be reviewed very carefully.

I do want to start off by congratulating the Obama administration for presenting an honest budget.

I think some of us question whether there is enough room in the budget outline you have proposed.

I believe if you use current values for President Clinton's health care proposal, it would probably add up to about $1.1 trillion.