Ben Cardin actually said...

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

We can no longer afford to simply manage our differences with China as Beijing continues to challenge U.S. power and disregard international...

I have sought to contribute meaningfully to the promotion of human rights and democracy throughout my career.

I have promoted human rights and democracy throughout my 35-year career as a Foreign Service officer.