Ben Cardin actually said...

"I just think it is critically important that our foreign aid come with strings... that ensure that the money is being used to further our national interests."

"Thank you for your leadership. It has been very, very effective in bringing together international development assistance in our security budget."

"If you do not mind me just commenting quickly, there is an undermining of trusts between governments and citizens when the government has custody of a child and the relatives are not notified."

"We have a responsibility to make sure they are safe. The system failed in your case."