Ben Cardin actually said...

"This committee should be your advocate for adequate resources."

"I want to thank you. This is a tough job, and you continue to serve your country in this capacity, and I thank you very much for your willingness. You are the right person. I wish you had more support..."

"it seems to me what this Congress has done in cutting your budgets makes no sense, and I am disappointed that this committee has not been a stronger advocate on your behalf, on the agency's behalf."

"First, we should look at our tax code and make it simpler and more predictable."