Ben Cardin actually said...

"I urge this Committee and the Senate to support his nomination."

"Mr. Chairman, could I just thank you for the accommodations for this hearing?"

"This hearing is about Mr. Tillerson and Mr. Tillerson's views, though I think we are going to have some specific questions because of statements made by Mr. Trump."

"Well, again, Senator Corker, thank you very much for the accommodations in this hearing."