Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think we all understand that extremists get their strength from people who are desperate and have little hope."

"It is critically important that we are working with the international community. We cannot do this alone."

"As we are winding down our military operations, would the percentage of food aid increase since we are now transporting less military?"

"We should be increasing the size of the pie going to these national security issues and furthering the policies of America."