Ben Cardin actually said...

"This committee has a great tradition of working across party lines and working with the executive branch on foreign policy."

"Do you commit to keep this committee fully and currently informed about the activities under your purview?"

"I am hopeful to hear from all of our nominees today on how they will advance American leadership and interests in this pivotal region of the world."

"Women's equality is a moral and economic imperative of U.S. foreign policy."