Ben Cardin actually said...

"We need to have a clear conversation as to carrying out what you just said--one of the major factors is to advance American values."

"But, we need a commitment from you that you will give your views on this directly to this committee."

"But, there is times that you need congressional understanding in order to perceive."

"We need to get source information to do our oversight, and we depend upon the person who is responsible for that."