Ben Cardin actually said...

"Well, if you would give us the length of time that the staff is there, that would be helpful for us to analyze, because numbers are important; experience is invaluable."

"there are certain standards that we cannot deviate from, including corruption, the empowerment of women, equality issues."

"It's a real challenge if you don't have land reform, it's a real challenge if they don't change their whole attitude toward women."

"I want to get to accountability for one moment."