Ben Cardin actually said...

"And let me just join our chairman in thanking the Speaker for his comments yesterday. You spoke for all of us, and it was an incredibly difficult time, and we are very proud of your comments."

"The hallmark of American leadership in the world has been our vigilant advocacy for human rights and democracy."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"Any third-party efforts to supersede those negotiations only serve as impediments to peace."