Ben Cardin actually said...

"I sensed a real interest in trying to move forward. But, since that time, just the reverse has taken place."

"I think it is important that, if we are all sincere, we are trying to move forward with this relocation, which is absolutely essential."

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

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