Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think I will stop there. That is a good answer."

"Of course, there are other countries that have done this."

"Here we are talking about a threat that was identified last year that we are currently combating, recognizing that the campaign or use of force may well go beyond 3 years."

"It is clear that there may well be a need for a continued military U.S. presence beyond that 3 years."