Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is unlikely that this treaty is going to go into effect anytime in the near future."

"What I am concerned about is that the administration is taking steps that possibly... could take that policy and turn it into something that is binding."

"I do not look at Article 1 or 2. I look at it as working together."

"I would like to free-flow. I enjoy it. I enjoy members interacting."