Ben Cardin actually said...

"If we want to succeed in this competition, we must find the best way forward to balance our interests while remaining the partner of choice for those in the Middle East."

"But, again, if our policy actions drive them into the arms of Russia and China we will be undercutting these very priorities."

"The outstanding lack of accountability on the tragic death of Khashoggi is an issue that America cannot ignore."

"This committee has a great tradition of working across party lines and working with the executive branch on foreign policy."