Ben Cardin actually said...

"I strongly support the President's initiatives in Central America, but I do not think it is enough."

"Human rights has been and will continue to be an important area of cooperation and focus for our relations with the Philippines."

"I personally want to thank Senator Gardner for going out of his way to arrange for this hearing so that we could get these three nominees through the hearing process of a confirmation before recess."

"Laos is going to get a presidential visit. That is pretty special."