Ben Cardin actually said...

"In the 21st century, diplomacy has never been more important."

"Modernizing the Department has taken on greater urgency--from finally completing renovations at main state and our embassies abroad to sustaining the Department's diverse workforce."

"The Department of State is determined to implement the Combating Global Corruption Act and to support it with the necessary resources."

"This new law will oblige the Administration to publish a public report detailing which countries around the world are sustaining or making good progress in anti-corruption efforts."