Chris Van Hollen actually said...

"This important legislation was motivated by a bi-partisan desire here in congress to come assist profitable auto dealers who have been unfairly treated by auto makers."

"As we move forward with legislative fixes to this flawed process, I am pleased that we have begun constructive and meaningful discussions with the auto manufacturers, the auto task force and with the ..."

"The indiscriminate closing of many healthy, profitable auto dealerships is unfair and has put thousands of American jobs at risk at a time when our country can ill-afford to shed more jobs."

"All of us from this region are very pleased that we were able to get the $150 million appropriation from the Appropriations Committee subcommittee."