Ben Cardin actually said...

"I am prepared to cut off funds if we are not getting the intended results and if we do not have governance improvement."

"We must make these investments not just because it is the right thing to do, but also because it helps contribute to economic growth and, just as importantly, stability."

"Development assistance is one of the most important tools we have to ensure that we are promoting economic growth, stability, and security in the developing world."

"I think this committee could be helpful, if we could get into a regular practice of State Department authorization."