Ben Cardin actually said...

"I appreciate the work that is being done."

"There is no question that Iran is engaged in a lot of the geopolitics of the entire region and, of course, has an impact directly on our national security."

"I just really want to thank our two witnesses. I found this very, very beneficial."

"We could also concentrate on what we do about Russia. That is why there is a bipartisan bill here to put more pressure on Russia."