Ben Cardin actually said...

I think if you put your arm around a country and show that you are a strong friend and ally and stand with them, it is easier to have a candid conversation where you say to President Sisi, you cannot crack down your country into stability.

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of strong alliances for effective dialogue on human rights.

03/29/2017

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