Ben Cardin actually said...

"By definition, most treaties involve some degree of giving up sovereignty, because it is an effort to develop a more universal standard rather than a one-country standard."

"I have serious concerns about her before she moves forward for a full Senate vote and wants her to clarify her testimony before the entire Senate actually debates and votes on her nomination."

"I want to make sure that we have people in the Administration who understand the importance of the U.S. global engagement."

"We are now the only country that has announced that we will not be part of these discussions."