Ben Cardin actually said...

"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."

"The Federal workforce has not had a better champion than you, and the Federal workforce... needs some champions."

"We are very appreciative of that, and the Diet's taken action to pass the necessary laws."