Ben Cardin actually said...

"If confirmed, I look forward to working with you and others in Congress to continue to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations."

"I have long appreciated the bipartisan support for Africa in Congress and, if confirmed, I look forward to working with you and others in Congress to continue to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations."

"I thank all four of you for your commitment to strengthening America through service and in diplomacy."

"As the regime in Tehran marches towards a nuclear weapon and foments terror in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and throughout the Gulf, we must employ some empathy in understanding the threat that our partners..."