Ben Cardin actually said...

"The United States was prepared to use our military to stop the use of chemical weapons. Are we prepared to use our political might to make sure that those who use chemical weapons are held responsible..."

"I hope at some point this administration will sit down and develop a strategy, not only for Syria, but for the region."

"President Obama was very clear that we would not tolerate that, and if necessary we would use force."

"Can you reassure this committee and the American public that our commitment is to make sure that President Assad is held accountable?"