Ben Cardin actually said...

"We all share the same common objective, and that is to prevent Iran from being a nuclear weapons state."

"The United Nations has no ability right now in my view except to talk because of the vetoes that are part of that Security Council situation."

"Well, Mr. Chairman, first let me thank you for today's hearing. I think it is extremely important."

"I think it is important that we start not with tactics but, as Senator Cardin said, with our objectives."