Ben Cardin actually said...

We are committed to engaging with, strengthening and modernizing Russian civil society.

I agree with Senator Corker that it should be lifted, and it will only hurt ourselves if we don't lift it.

It's important that we support the people of Russia in their pursuit of free, fair, and transparent elections.

One thing I really want to see the administration do is to make an active effort to persuade the European Union to adopt similar measures.