Ben Cardin actually said...

"The one lesson I think we have learned here is, stability in that critically important country can only be reached if there is political reform that provides human rights for the people of Egypt."

"Well, as I understand, there is a framework for an agreement. It has not been embraced by either side yet."

"We have had a series of hearings focused on the Middle East. Obviously, it is an area of great importance to the United States."

"we will support additional sanctions against people in both governments that are blocking the unity government."