Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think that it is clear that we want to get AGOA reauthorized."

"I think it is important that a message be included in the meetings next week with African leaders that the Congress is very much engaged on strengthening the ties between Africa and the United States."

"I would urge you that, as we look at improving and strengthening AGOA, part of that should be higher expectations on the good governance issues and ways to monitor the progress that is being made in t..."

"Let me mention one of the major pluses of AGOA, and that is that it has helped women."