Ben Cardin actually said...

"I agree with you, and particularly as it relates to Bosnia."

"Which gives up hope that we won't slide back to the ethnic fighting that took place just a few years ago."

"NATO has taken on a different meaning and a different role, and I just want to engage you a little bit as to what impact this is having on the recommendations that you are going to make."

"I just think that this is an important function as we look forward to NATO in the future."