ABOUT:
Defense policy analysis, commentary and discussion.Every Tuesday, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, we chat with Sen. Benjamin Cardin. The Maryland Democrat was born and raised in Baltimore.
Q: What team do you think will win the Stanley Cup?
A: The Washington Capitals.
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone (aside from your family), who would it be and why?
A: Nelson Mandela because of his enormous personal strength.
Q: What’s your favorite drink?
A: Clipper City beer.
Q: What’s your favorite movie of all time?
A: [Alfred] Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest.”
Q: Who’s your best friend in Congress?
A: House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.).
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