Ben Cardin actually said...

if we were to ratify it, we might be able to use that mechanism more effectively with China.

I wish I had you as one of my professors in college grading my papers. I think you are being pretty gentle.

The United States has been the guarantor of peace and prosperity in the region for generations, and we cannot remain complacent in light of ...

The relationship between the United States and China is critically important to this country. It is a complex relationship.