Ben Cardin actually said...

"If they have control over a pathogen that can be used for biological mischief to America, we want to make sure that you know where that pathogen is at all times."

"You've got to find somebody to take charge, given them general guidelines."

"But here you have to balance the Nation's security in a Dr. Ivins-like situation against privacy concerns."

"I'm not sure I agree that it's all or nothing. We do have combat troops there now."