Ben Cardin actually said...

If we create even an inch of daylight between us and the Iraqis, we will get thrown out again.

it is in our national security interests to make sure that Iraq becomes a stable country and does not become an Iranian client state

The mission to destroy ISIS's military and terrorist capabilities in Iraq must continue under a strong U.S. lead.

We need to leave no opening for the Iranian-backed movement to cut us out.