Ben Cardin actually said...

"We cannot afford to be the world's first responder whenever a crisis arises--we need strong multilateral partners who can help us shoulder this burden."

"I am grateful for your friendship, your support, and for your leadership and service to all of us who are Marylanders--and Americans."

"The Obama administration has made the point over and over again that we have a national security budget."

"We need every dollar at home."