Ben Cardin actually said...

"It was imperative for the U.S. to 'no longer be in the unseemly position of providing taxpayer largesse--however small in the grand scheme of things' to the Sisi Government."

"As the regime in Tehran marches towards a nuclear weapon and foments terror in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and throughout the Gulf, we must employ some empathy in understanding the threat that our partners..."

"Do you commit to promptly responding to requests for briefings and information requested by the committee or its designated staff?"

"I would just point out this is the third year that they have been on the Tier Two watch list. Belize may be making progress but not fast enough."