Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think we also need to take steps to more explicitly counter Iran's anti-access/area denial, A2AD, strategy in the Gulf."

"What is clear to me is that we need an agreement with Iran that requires the resolution of possible military dimensions; demands verifiable, transparent, intrusive inspections; and ensures that the sa..."

"I plan to keep an open mind until we get the agreement and all of the attachments to that agreement."

"I want to see, and I think all of us here want to see, a strong agreement with Iran that will prevent them from obtaining a nuclear weapon and hold them accountable."