Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 2012
The responsibility for international security should rest with all of our partners, not just principally with one country, the United States.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes shared international security responsibilities among NATO allies.

Share & report

More from Ben Cardin

Dec 4, 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.

congress.gov
Nov 21, 2024

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to honor the legacy of Sergei Magnitsky, who was killed 15 years ago this weekend. Sergei was born in 1972 in Odessa, in Ukraine. He was brilliant. He won the physics and mathematics Olympiad when…

Congressional Record · 2024-11-21
Dec 10, 2024

Our staff works long hours for less compensation than many of them could make in the private sector because of their commitment to public service. To my staff, you have made Team Cardin a championship team. I also want to salute the people…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-10
Dec 5, 2024

if we are going to carry this as a value on the international stage, that the United States stands up for human rights and certain values and the rule of law, is it not important that we be willing to apply these sanctions to accomplish…

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation