Ben Cardin actually said...

"So you are projecting a slower growth rate in volume over the next decade than in the past decade?"

"We are very appreciative of that, and the Diet's taken action to pass the necessary laws."

"Well, I cannot think of a more appropriate ambassadorship than Australia where he will, I think, create the type of relationship between two friends who are leaders on economic and environmental and m..."

"You need our consensus; therefore, back off, on different issues."