Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is urgent that we act."

"We are dependent upon imported oil, which jeopardizes the security of America."

"Which gives up hope that we won't slide back to the ethnic fighting that took place just a few years ago."

"NATO has taken on a different meaning and a different role, and I just want to engage you a little bit as to what impact this is having on the recommendations that you are going to make."