Ben Cardin actually said...

"The time for incremental steps has long passed."

"The coup carried out by the Burmese military has sparked widespread civilian outrage inside Burma, leading to sweeping peaceful protests and strikes."

"The United States and its allies should do everything in their collective power to avoid this outcome by providing the peaceful opposition movement in Burma the opportunity to succeed."

"I intend to bolster our support for United States' allies and find avenues for greater cooperation and U.S. investment in the region."