Ben Cardin actually said...

"We recognize that the need for peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis, that is in the interest of both Palestinians, Israelis, and the United States and the region for security."

"We have seen a decline of democracies globally, and certainly within the OSCE region, there has been a significant decline of democratic states."

"The corruption is the fuel that allows the autocratic regimes to stay in power."

"I believe that the provisions of the Treaty are still highly relevant and vital to the preservation of U.S., as well as international, security."