Ben Cardin actually said...

"Well, thank you. Again, let me thank this panel and thank all of those who were responsible for helping to put on this hearing here in Laurel."

"Thank you. Dr. Iheagwara, you are to be congratulated, first, for being selected by DBED as Maryland Homeland Security Company of the Year."

"I think it is very encouraging, and, of course, there is a great advantage to us here in Maryland."

"Did that number surprise you or did you expect that it would be that high?"