Ben Cardin actually said...

"I applaud those that were in the Senate and House that initiated this effort. I know Senator Shaheen has been critically involved in that both as Governor and as Senator."

"My view is we should accept the reality that Erdogan's Turkey will not be a partner."

"I think a crisis of leadership. The allies are openly questioning whether we are leading effectively."

"It was a key component of the Cold War, is a fact that both parties understood the price was so high for a nuclear exchange."