Ben Cardin actually said...

"There is a need for it. That need continues, and notwithstanding evidence."

"It's a proposal similar to a measure recently introduced by the distinguished senator from Maryland, Benjamin Cardin."

"Simply put, the current model doesn't work."

"If Iran were to become a nuclear weapons power, it would be a game-changer that would cause major impact in that region--something we cannot allow to happen."