Ben Cardin actually said...

"I often speak about the importance of adhering to our values and our foreign policy."

"To be true to our founding principles we need to support those people trying to defend human rights, those rights endowed to us by our Creator."

"This country was founded on a unique basis in the words of our Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal."

"But I think we all agree that we are stronger when we work together, and when we coordinate our activities and work in unity it is a lot better for our nation."