Ben Cardin actually said...

"We have urged Pakistan's leaders to exercise their considerable leverage over the Taliban."

"It may be necessary for congressional action to make it clear to the Afghan Government that, if there is backsliding, the Administration is not going to be able to save them in negotiations."

"The Biden administration has blown through a certification deadline and a reporting deadline established under the law."

"Any congressional approval of further assistance to Afghanistan should and must depend on the shape of the Government there."