Ben Cardin actually said...

"We need to develop a stronger relationship with China. We need their help on many issues, including North Korea, including the environment, including the fact that they are a member of the permanent c..."

"We welcome the administration's rebalance to Asia."

"We would like TPP to be the highest quality, most inclusive and transparent trade arrangement ever."

"The security element and the security underpinning of our Asia-Pacific strategy in our rebalance is hugely important."