Ben Cardin actually said...

"What is important is to focus on where we can make more progress, the challenges that we have."

"The No. 1 issue in dealing with the long-term sustainability is to deal with farmers, women, and the treatment of the developing world on land reform."

"it is a major part of our international development assistance, and it is a major concern of the U.S. Senate."

"There is no question that this committee and this Congress places a strong priority on international global areas with food security."