Ben Cardin actually said...

"President Martelly's election represents an opportunity to move forward, to examine what needs to be done, and to form a government that can take real action."

"I want to make sure that our aid is used effectively."

"I am particularly encouraged by the private sector's interest in Haiti because only with active private sector involvement can we have a sustainable development in that country."

"I want to start off with a general question as to how effective the international aid has been to date."