Ben Cardin actually said...

"this is the second day of our hearings. The first day was in a closed session. And I think the information we have received will be very helpful to us, and I do appreciate the participation of all our..."

"What type of assessment can you give us that the use of nuclear power in China will be with the highest safety standards, recognizing the uncertainty of climate conditions, as well as national securit..."

"We must also use it as an opportunity to raise with China a pressing need to curb North Korea's growing nuclear program."

"As Senator Cardin noted, the agreement can also help both of us to deploy non-fossil-based energy sources to address global climate change."