Ben Cardin actually said...

"the House-passed budget is providing unfunded requirements on our States by repealing the Federal Government's support for programs"

"Our involvement in other countries needs to advance gender equity, needs to make sure that we're not participating in corruption."

"I share your view about global development policies being one of national security, and that it is important that we have adequate resources."

"We'd much rather use development assistance than have to use our military."