Ben Cardin actually said...

"Yemen, we do need a diplomatic surge. The United States plays a critical role in Yemen."

"The President's budget cuts the funding in that program, I do not know the exact number, but I am told it could be as high as 36 percent, maybe 28 percent."

"I do not believe we will pass the President's budget. I think Democrats and Republicans will reject the deep cuts that have been suggested in the State Department."

"I think that may be a specific area within the next couple weeks that our committee may want to keep the look on, Hudaydah."