Ben Cardin actually said...

"I do believe that the United States has been a leader in maritime security issues."

"These activities are contrary to China's own, to their very own past pledges and are possibly violations of international law."

"Unilateral action by China caused a major problem at the time that could have escalated even more than it did."

"Provocative conduct is not helpful at all, and we have seen more and more of these provocative incidents."