Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is critically important that the United States prioritize the human rights progress at every opportunity we can."

"Well, obviously, this conversation has been going on for a long time, and it just looks like, when we put a major spotlight on them, we get some help."

"They seem to be taking both paths at the present time."

"The first issue of concern is security, and I take it the Department of Defense felt that you were fully capable of responding to all of our questions on the security issues."