Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think it is clear though that the sanctions regime would not be as effective as it is today."

"Iran is not going to return to a negotiating table."

"I want the United States to be in the strongest possible position and keep Iran under the spotlight of international attention."

"I think a strong resounding message of disapproval of this deal will provide the kind of political leverage to the next President and to the next Congress to do a number of things."