Ben Cardin actually said...

"I say that as a friend of your agency, but one who's going to be looking very carefully at the basis of your certifications, as it relates to fighting corruption and gender equity."

"One of our more significant commitments is in Afghanistan."

"I would just urge you to work very closely with this committee and the subcommittees of geographical interest."

"What assurances can you give us that, in making that judgment, you will comply not just with the spirit, but the letter, of what we're trying to accomplish?"