Ben Cardin actually said...

"The flotilla episode, obviously, challenged that relationship, and of course, we think that Turkey was very provocative and insensitive in the manner in which it handled the flotilla."

"So, I think we're now going through an evaluation whether Pakistan's our ally and friend."

"I have my doubts on some of those expectations, but thank you very much for your responses, sir."

"We spend a lot of taxpayer support in Pakistan, and I think all of us understand the strategic importance of that country."