Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think it is crucially important for various counties, agencies, Federal, State, what have you, to work in close collaboration with each other."

"small businesses are leading the way in innovation in the areas of homeland, national, and cybersecurity areas."

"I think one of my first recommendations is that Congress probably should consider mandating a certain percentage of all Federal contracts to go to small businesses."

"We are fighting for every nickel right this minute."