Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think one of the problems that we have is that those who perpetrate ethnic cleansing do not believe the international community will ever hold them accountable for their crimes against humanity."

"If the United States does not make this the priority issue it will not be a priority issue."

"The United States has deep relationships with the protagonists, an unparalleled degree of influence, and the responsibility to use that influence to broker a return to nonviolent political competition..."

"Well, Dr. Scissors, mentioned the fact of leveraging, which I strongly support."