Benjamin L. Cardin
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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.
Sep 14, 2023
Let me just point this out. I have been in Congress--the House and the Senate--for a long time and this conflict predates my service in the House of Representatives, let alone the United States Senate.
Sep 14, 2023
It depends upon us standing by our values as we resolve the issues in the contested area.
Sep 14, 2023
Let me just point this out. I have been in Congress--the House and the Senate--for a long time and this conflict predates my service in the House of Representatives, let alone the United States Senate.
Sep 14, 2023
We lose credibility when that happens, when we are not prepared to take decisive steps based upon our values.
Sep 14, 2023
The humanity crisis is horrible and every day we wait, more people are dying, and the United States needs to take decisive action.
Sep 14, 2023
As President Biden has said frequently, our foreign policy will be wrapped within our values.
Sep 14, 2023
As President Biden has said frequently, our foreign policy will be wrapped within our values.
Sep 7, 2023
I strongly support that. I just--we are not--we are going to always disagree with leaders of countries.
Sep 7, 2023
I just hope that you can add some expertise as to how we can have a structure that can provide the future needs for the customers in the Baltimore region.
Sep 7, 2023
Obviously, and Secretary Biser, you are absolutely right, there is a tremendous shortage in the modernization and replacement of our water infrastructure.
Sep 7, 2023
My concern is that it is a robust democracy and their elections are not predictable, as we have seen in the last three elections where they really changed directions in each one of those elections, but it was the will of the people at the…