Ben Cardin actually said...

"When you look at Russia's activities of aggression in Ukraine, in Moldova, Georgia, they are intentionally causing an unrest supported by military that causes our NATO allies to say, gee, are these co..."

"I find it to be highly offensive."

"It is fair to ask if NATO allies will not step up now, given all the threats that they face, when will they."

"It is interesting. I would say the two most important organizations for security of Europe is NATO and EU."