Ben Cardin actually said...

"I'd like to commend President Obama for his initiative, the statements that he has made, such as that that he made in Prague."

"I miss your good advice that I remember with fondness, working with you when I was in that other body."

"The question is, Who supplies the security? I understand the United States and international community have a responsibility for training, but ultimately, the security has to be provided by the Afghan..."

"Well, part of Senator Levin's point is that we need to significantly increase--and I think the administration has agreed on this--significantly increase the security forces, both military and police, ..."