Ben Cardin actually said...

"I certainly share the concern about clarity and transparency with the Congress as we move forward on the removal of our combat troops from Afghanistan."

"What steps are we taking, in addition to the election process, to improve the governance in Afghanistan so that there is confidence among the people of Afghanistan that they are being treated fairly?"

"Governance is extremely important and the corruption issue I would point out I think we have not taken aggressive enough steps during these years to give a better opportunity for good governance."

"Good governance is important. Over these years, many of us have expressed concern, frustration about the corruption of the Afghan Government."