Ben Cardin actually said...

"If Congress lacks the will to act on the greatest threat to our environment, than I believe EPA must act to regulate carbon pollution."

"The Obama administration has placed a high priority on strengthening our own official relations with Taiwan as part of our overall rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region."

"the Taiwan Relations Act is actually very sound in that it provides a robust foundation for engagement but also gives the administration enough room to maneuver"

"Taiwan has been and remains one of our most important partners in Asia."