Political Quotes

On the recordMay 23, 2016
The United States needs to have relationships with countries sometimes we disagree with in order to advance our causes.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the necessity of maintaining relationships for strategic purposes despite disagreements.

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