Ben Cardin actually said...

"I personally believe the legal community has a specific responsibility as it relates to providing access to justice to those who otherwise could not afford it."

"I want to give you an opportunity to talk a little bit about how important judicial ethics is in your life as a judge."

"In normal times, it is difficult for poor people to get access to our civil system. In a recession, it is that much more difficult."

"I am going to put in the record, on behalf of Ms. Robinson, a letter from the Baltimore Police Department, the police commissioner, in support of the nomination."