Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is hard to tell whether the administration is friend or foe at present."

"What steps are being taken to trace Iran's activities, which will be enhanced by sanction relief?"

"it is an absolute essential U.S. ally and critical to regional stability and frankly critical to Israel's defense."

"if President Assad is not held accountable for his war crimes, it will be a clear message that we are going to see this scene play out again somewhere else in that region."