Ben Cardin actually said...

"Both of you have indicated your concern about American military involvement in Syria, that it could draw us into an internal conflict."

"We have to have a tailored mission that deals with degrading and deterring the use of chemical weapons."

"I would suggest that as you have come to Congress for this authorization, if circumstances change and there is time to come to Congress, you will have the opportunity to come back to Congress and seek..."

"The Chesapeake Bay was in serious, serious trouble."