Ben Cardin actually said...

"The United States, particularly in the AID programs, has to have a very strong position on anticorruption, women's rights, those issues. Because if not, then what do we stand for?"

"I think that is the most important thing we can do is enhance our own relationship with the continent of Africa."

"I think the more that we can use some of these natural areas, the better off it is going to be for saving the loss of life and property."

"I think our Committee supports a WRDA bill. So we will obviously be working closely with you as to how these emerging issues require congressional participation."