Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think what you are doing is the right thing as it relates to the lizard."

"I think we are heading towards a frozen conflict which is the worst of all scenarios with Assad staying in power unless we try to change the equation."

"I think that is not just the assessment of the United States, but the international assessment."

"Having met Assad, I agree that the likelihood of President Assad stepping aside voluntarily is rather remote."