Ben Cardin actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me thank all of our nominees for their willingness to serve our country."

"Those comments in no way reflect my views then or now about the important political, economic, and cultural contributions of both communities to the fabric of our society and to the democratic institu..."

"The choice of words were--fit into the traditional tropes of antisemitism"

"But, again, if our policy actions drive them into the arms of Russia and China we will be undercutting these very priorities."