Ben Cardin actually said...

"Would it be a preferred route for the United States policy to strengthen the international presence within Pakistan rather than trying to do this on a bilateral basis?"

"The internally displaced persons in Pakistan represent a real challenge for the stability of the Pakistani Government, and it is of great interest to the United States."

"I have talked to representatives from other countries concerning this issue, and one of the points they raise to me frequently is that, fine, we are willing to do our part, but is the United States wi..."

"I generally support sunset provisions, but it seems to me that we do want to get a process for military commissions in place with some degree of confidence and predictability."