Ben Cardin actually said...

"the bottom line is, what is the appropriate authorization for the use of force by Congress?"

"I think the first step, as it relates to Syria, is to have the administration lay out a plan"

"I think there is general consensus here that we do not want to see U.S. military in a sustained ground combat operation."

"I would not draw a line and say no boots on the ground or have some policy like that."