Ben Cardin actually said...

"To be true to our founding principles we need to support those people trying to defend human rights, those rights endowed to us by our Creator."

"This country was founded on a unique basis in the words of our Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal."

"But to not adhere to American values in foreign policy decisions is making a major strategic mistake."

"That is why the President has tried to create some light at the end of this very dark tunnel by calling for recognition of Israel by Saudi Arabia and others, paired with a clear time line for the esta..."