Ben Cardin actually said...

"I miss your good advice that I remember with fondness, working with you when I was in that other body."

"The question is, Who supplies the security? I understand the United States and international community have a responsibility for training, but ultimately, the security has to be provided by the Afghan..."

"Well, part of Senator Levin's point is that we need to significantly increase--and I think the administration has agreed on this--significantly increase the security forces, both military and police, ..."

"I'm not sure I agree that it's all or nothing. We do have combat troops there now."