Ben Cardin actually said...

The last several budgets by the Obama administration have tried to balance that to reflect the priority in Asia.

There is no dispute that Crimea is Ukrainian territory, yet Russia is using its military there.

I think it is important that, if we are all sincere, we are trying to move forward with this relocation, which is absolutely essential.

I sensed a real interest in trying to move forward. But, since that time, just the reverse has taken place.