Ben Cardin actually said...

We need to be engaged on all fronts, including not least focusing on supporting the efforts of Russians to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.

Cardin emphasizes the importance of engaging with Russia to support democracy and rule of law.

12/13/2011

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