Ben Cardin actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I very much appreciate this hearing on Afghanistan so we can hear from the administration its strategies in regards to Afghanistan, moving forward."

"The common perception is that Pakistan is not doing enough to change that equation."

"What is our objective in regards to the Taliban, as far as their participation in the peace process?"

"We intend to hold Pakistan accountable for its failure to deny sanctuary to militant proxies."