Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would not want to see us pass legislation that would prevent our State from protecting our citizens."

"We expect to see whether that can be done, either formally or informally."

"I think having a Senate hearing on this topic would be magnificent and would open up not only the crisis, but also the options that are in front of us."

"I think it would be helpful if you could perhaps give us help as to what should be on our wish list as they manage the resources of their country, things that we should try to promote, which might be ..."