Ben Cardin actually said...

"The United States must also insist on accountability for this assistance, accountability for the money spent, and accountability for the effectiveness and success of these programs."

"What's the timeframe for this?"

"Well, if you would give us the length of time that the staff is there, that would be helpful for us to analyze, because numbers are important; experience is invaluable."

"there are certain standards that we cannot deviate from, including corruption, the empowerment of women, equality issues."