Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would also encourage the Government of Ghana to continue working to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing safeguards."

"Preventing mass atrocities are core to U.S. national security interests as they have ripple effects for entire regions."

"I will urge the Government to establish a truth commission, reparations office, and a judicial mechanism."

"I will make it clear that we expect the Government to live up to its obligations to its people."