Ben Cardin actually said...

"The time for incremental steps has long passed."

"It is my hope that we can coalesce around further concrete actions the United States Government can take to help alleviate the suffering of the people of Burma."

"I intend to bolster our support for United States' allies and find avenues for greater cooperation and U.S. investment in the region."

"I also believe that the international community, with leadership from the United States, must engage in a diplomatic offensive."