Ben Cardin actually said...

"We are going to put a spotlight on human rights issues."

"We strongly support your statement about accountability of those missing in action and that we get full accounts of all of our service men."

"The United States has a very strong position that these issues must be resolved peacefully with direct negotiations among the parties."

"I think at its heart, the security challenge that faces all of us in the East Asia and Pacific region is manifested most vividly in the threat from North Korea."