Ben Cardin actually said...

"Congress has been the strongest on sanction-type legislation, whether it relates to the nuclear activities of Iran or whether it relates to their terrorism or their missile program."

"I think we are all proud of the role that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has been playing on this very important moment in the history of our country."

"I found the hearing to be very informative and helpful and I learned a lot at the hearing."

"We know that some of the frozen assets are likely to be released to Iran, so they will get some sanction relief."