Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think Congress needs to remain engaged."

"We both thought that starting with the Rebalanced to Asia policy was the right way for the subcommittee to get the background we need in order to carry out the very important work of the subcommittee."

"We all talk around here about closing the budget deficit. We do not put nearly the focus and the attention on the deep trade deficit and how it is a drag on our growth and how it deserves attention."

"I just want you to be bolder in those trade objectives. Think about where the United States could use a level playing field; be more aggressive."