Ben Cardin actually said...

This hearing will deal with the defense and security challenges in the East Asia-Pacific region.

It is reasonable for us to insist upon mechanisms to improve good governance as the price of admission for a military-to-military operation.

the United States has long been a Pacific power and I think it is critical that we continue to strengthen our existing alliances with Austra...

I actually believe the region would be more stable and more peaceful if the United States has the capability and the commitment to live up t...