Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would just point out that the acknowledgement of a Palestinian state is up front. It seems to me that the U.S. position is a clear--as part of the outcome, the international recognition of a Jewish ..."

"I have been very vocal in the human rights violations that have occurred in Syria."

"the Taiwan Relations Act--it is pretty specific as to our commitments in regards to Taiwan and our strong interest to make sure that peaceful relations exist in the region"

"I do not see the visit of a Cabinet-level officer to Taiwan as being the litmus test for what constitutes a robust relationship"