Ben Cardin actually said...

"So we have talked about China, we have talked about Myanmar, we have talked about the countries along the Mekong."

"I found this with Vietnam and now perhaps with Myanmar--that they really do want to become more of a legitimate international player."

"The jury is obviously out on what is happening in that country, but it is a country that is struggling with civilian leadership--and whether it will survive--we will see."

"The good news about the Helsinki framework is that it is not that intimidating because it is a consensus group."