Ben Cardin actually said...

I would just like to get your views as to your role, if confirmed as our Ambassador, to be willing to advance our values even if at times we...

I will continue to urge the Government of Bahrain to take steps to ensure inclusive elections in 2018.

I appreciate that. I want to drill down a little bit on that, as I told you I would in our private meeting.

The hallmark of American leadership in the world has been our vigilant advocacy for human rights and democracy.