Ben Cardin actually said...

"We need to be able to judge how we are achieving energy independence."

"I would feel more comfortable if I knew that if through this open process banks do not meet reasonable expectations government is prepared to exercise sanctions against them."

"You have said that Congress did the right thing in giving the President the tools to deal with the financial crisis, including the TARP funding."

"I hope that our investment includes public transportation, because if we can get people to work quicker and friendlier..."