Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think this level of cooperation, coordination, and dialogue among legislators across the hemisphere is coming at a critical time in the region when democratic governance is being threatened."

"Women's equality is a moral and economic imperative of U.S. foreign policy."

"It was imperative for the U.S. to 'no longer be in the unseemly position of providing taxpayer largesse--however small in the grand scheme of things' to the Sisi Government."

"I am hopeful to hear from all of our nominees today on how they will advance American leadership and interests in this pivotal region of the world."