Ben Cardin actually said...

"That is not a way that I think is conducive to setting up a partnership of trust that becomes critically important for defeating ISIS."

"We tell them that they are not welcome in our country."

"How are we able to be a partner if we are reducing our capacity to help in regards to development assistance and diplomacy?"

"I think the big question is whether Iraq can unify behind their effort to rid the country of ISIS and finally move forward politically."