Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would point out that, in Mosul, we have a government that we can at least work with and communicate with, whereas, in Raqqa, we do not, so there is, I think, a much greater risk in Raqqa."

"We are the ones who pass the budget. President Trump can submit a budget, but we are the ones who pass the budgets. And we have a responsibility."

"But our refugee program is not only directly important for refugees, but it is a signal to the international community as to America's leadership."

"I will certainly be working with Senator Merkley and Senator Kaine and others on our committee."