Dec 5, 2024
You have found the Achilles hill of the Putin regime. They rape, torture and kill with impunity and keep their ill-gotten gains in the West.
Benjamin L. Cardin
The Public Record
Benjamin L. Cardin is a prominent American politician currently serving as a United States Senator from Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, Cardin has been in office since 2007, following a long career in public service that includes serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 2007. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various issues, including healthcare, economic development, and foreign policy. Cardin is known for his advocacy on human rights and has been vocal about international issues, particularly regarding authoritarian regimes. His recent statements highlight his commitment to addressing human rights abuses and holding oppressive governments accountable.
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December 5, 2024
If Putin hates this so much, we're sure that there are a lot of other dictators who would hate this as well.
— Benjamin L. Cardin
congress.gov
Dec 5, 2024
Why do we not widen this piece of legislation out so it includes all human rights abusers in Russia?
Dec 5, 2024
If Putin is so mad about this, probably there will be some other dictators that would not like it as well
Dec 5, 2024
Thank you very much for holding this hearing on the implementation of Global Magnitsky sanctions.
Dec 5, 2024
I introduced the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act as a way of saying that we will hold abusers accountable even if their own country does not.
Sep 12, 2024
Freedom House is pleased to support the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act, led by Chairman Cardin.
Sep 12, 2024
I thank Senator Cardin for his leadership in championing the Global Magnitsky Act.
Sep 12, 2024
Senator Cardin, I thank you for your leadership in championing the Global Magnitsky Act.
Sep 12, 2024
Nowhere has this been more on display than what has occurred in Hong Kong in recent years as the passage of the National Security Law and entry into force of Article 23 destroyed what remains of Hong Kong's democracy.