Ben Cardin actually said...

"History has shown that there simply is no substitute for transparent, accountable, and responsive government."

"We both thought that starting with the Rebalanced to Asia policy was the right way for the subcommittee to get the background we need in order to carry out the very important work of the subcommittee."

"I want to thank Senator Menendez, the chairman of the committee, for his cooperation as the subcommittee is starting its important responsibilities here in the 113th Congress."

"the military runs and operates their businesses, and that is not a good situation either."