Ben Cardin actually said...

"India was just downgraded from the annual report by Freedom House from free to partly free."

"Do you commit to keep this committee fully and currently informed about the activities under your purview?"

"Do you commit to promptly responding to requests for briefings and information requested by the committee and its designated staff?"

"Poland's role as a NATO ally and a NATO member and an EU member are linked to the commitments about democratic values."