Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think there is greater understanding today about the importance of development assistance."

"What has made the MCC successful has been its unwavering commitment to the principles upon which it was founded--democracy, rule of law, good governance, and transparency."

"I am a strong supporter of MCC. I think it has been responsible for not only dealing with poverty issues, but also dealing with good governance issues and dealing with important security issues."

"Senator Coons has been talking a good deal about projects in those regions where we have compact countries individual."