Ben Cardin actually said...

"results are needed and progress needs to be made, and then you have to implement to make sure it is done after the meetings are over."

"We need to take the initiative, push ourselves and push the Taiwanese."

"A successful TPP offers incredible hope, but it is not going to happen unless there is a close working relationship between Congress and the negotiators."

"I would just urge you to be prepared to answer questions as we deal with the economic integration within Asia."