Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think there is greater understanding today about the importance of development assistance."

"I would just point out by comparison, we are looking--this committee is looking at global standards on fighting corruption."

"I do hope that you would be more aggressive because to me, this is one of the most difficult areas, that fight for good governance."

"I filed the Progressive Consumption Tax Act that incorporates two major provisions that seem to be reasons why we have not been able to advance this in the past."