Ben Cardin actually said...

"Let's be honest, we would have already passed legislation here, but the fact is the administration is pushing back against any legislation."

"the Congressional Review Act that we passed envisioned that Congress will be involved beyond just the review period."

"I will never criticize anybody for their vote, because I think everybody, hopefully, will vote their conscience based on what they feel is in the national interest of our country."

"The Middle East is critically important to U.S. national security."