Ben Cardin actually said...

"The countries you are headed to are important U.S. partners in building regional stability and prosperity."

"The importance of our special relationship with Palau is most clearly manifested in the U.S. defense posture in the Asia-Pacific region."

"We want the countries to resolve them peacefully through direct negotiations."

"We want respect for human rights because that is not only our values, but it is also important for a stable country."