Ben Cardin actually said...

"We have two roles. One was humanitarian to deal with the immediate disasters."

"Women's rights are human rights, and when we have a chance to make some significant changes in a country, gender issues need to be on the front burner."

"I think it really affects our credibility as a nation."

"I am particularly encouraged by the private sector's interest in Haiti because only with active private sector involvement can we have a sustainable development in that country."