Ben Cardin actually said...

"You understand that military must be our last resort, and you have carried that out through developing partnerships with other countries and coalitions."

"I strongly support that."

"The most recent is the hope that we have in Syria through the ceasefire to stop the killings and to allow humanitarian access."

"I just really want to reflect for a moment on your extraordinary leadership in advancing America's soft power through the effective use of diplomacy and development assistance."