Ben Cardin actually said...

"There is only one country that has the capacity to not only be involved but to represent universal values that can give us lasting peace in the region, and that is the United States."

"We certainly need a political solution in Syria, and it must be without Assad. I agree with that completely."

"I would not call it a light touch, our involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, the Middle East generally, GCC with our military presence."

"We cannot win a military victory in these countries. We know that. We have to establish a government that represents all the people."