Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think there is greater understanding today about the importance of development assistance."

"It has worked extremely well during this period of time, and I think by all accounts it has been given a very high grade for developing the type of economic growth in these countries that will sustain..."

"I would just point out by comparison, we are looking--this committee is looking at global standards on fighting corruption."

"Everybody should pay their fair amount."