Ben Cardin actually said...

"But most important, I think I speak for every member of this Committee, we appreciate your respect for every single member of this Committee."

"Could I ask that you keep us informed as well as the Small Business Committee informed as to how you are implementing that goal?"

"I do think we always want to find the right balance, the balance between giving flexibility to the States."

"I agree with Chair Shaheen that that is the right thing to do."