Ben Cardin actually said...

"Well, it seems to me that if they instigate on the 1-year anniversary or close to the 1-year anniversary a similar effort, it is meant as a provocation."

"We spend a lot of taxpayer support in Pakistan, and I think all of us understand the strategic importance of that country."

"I have my doubts on some of those expectations, but thank you very much for your responses, sir."

"So, I think we're now going through an evaluation whether Pakistan's our ally and friend."