Ben Cardin actually said...

"Right now, the pivot is being looked at again, because, candidly, it cannot happen."

"Our alliances with Japan and the ROK are rooted in shared strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world."

"Bipartisan congressional support for our alliances and the close cooperation between the legislative branches of our three countries have been critical to the success we have achieved over the last si..."

"I would strongly support what you are saying about the President's visit, and I would hope he would have concrete suggestions."