Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is a pleasure to be back before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where I have very fond memories."

"What is the timeframe for trying to get the parties together on the updated agreement?"

"We have a direct interest here. We not only have humanitarian reasons to respond to the use of chemical weapons, we have a direct American interest in that region."

"I would suggest that as you have come to Congress for this authorization, if circumstances change and there is time to come to Congress, you will have the opportunity to come back to Congress and seek..."