Ben Cardin actually said...

"In closing, as I did with Secretary Clinton last week, I would like to express my appreciation to the men and women of USAID."

"I believe that our international development assistance is a critical investment in America's national security."

"By extending freedom, opportunity and dignity to people throughout the world, we express our core American values and demonstrate American leadership."

"What can we do in leadership to minimize the sufferings that are taking place and will take place until the Assad regime is removed?"