Ben Cardin actually said...

"Can you give us any assurances that this 123 agreement will not end up costing us our domestic jobs in this area because we may instead be inadvertently accelerating the Chinese ability to compete int..."

"is it your view that the successful completion of the 123 agreement will end up making China more sensitive to and more effective in blocking the export of dual-use technology?"

"We must also use it as an opportunity to raise with China a pressing need to curb North Korea's growing nuclear program."

"this is the second day of our hearings. The first day was in a closed session. And I think the information we have received will be very helpful to us, and I do appreciate the participation of all our..."