Ben Cardin actually said...

"I do think there is a lot of private-sector interest in helping us in this regard."

"It is imperative that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee legislate and guide federal agencies to work in an effective and efficient coordinated manner with the full array of resources, capabilitie..."

"First, let me thank Senator Coons for the suggestion to hold this joint hearing. I think this is the right thing to do."

"There's got to be oversight on how public monies are spent."