Ben Cardin actually said...

"discrimination against minority and women business owners is as despicable as it is pervasive."

"It is hard to break that cycle. And if you are a small business, is you are not as attractive as larger small businesses."

"It was a real testament to the strength of a community to fight for integration in 1960."

"I am pleased that both are joining me. For those, I am sure you know, Senator Van Hollen is not only a champion for small businesses, he chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee of the Small Business Ad..."