Ben Cardin actually said...

At the very minimum, there needs to be a public hearing when we have the text of the legislation.

I would just urge you to consider a public hearing before we mark up, and particularly to give non-governmental stakeholders an opportunity ...

I do not know how we could proceed without giving the stakeholders an opportunity to be heard in this committee, including organized labor.

But I must tell you I am in full agreement with Senator Menendez and Senator Schumer on the process.