Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
Whether it is a wildlife products trafficking or human trafficking, drugs, or weapons, there are these evil transnational networks, and we need to take a stronger step to show that this country, which was founded on liberty, and which had one of its most definitional moments in the abolitionist fight against slavery, has this fight before us again.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the need to combat modern slavery as a national challenge.

Share

More from Ben Cardin

Dec 10, 2024

I come to the floor today to say good-bye, as difficult as this may be. Marylanders have trusted me to represent them for 20 years in the Maryland General Assembly, 8 years as speaker of the house, 20 years in the House of Representatives…

govinfo.gov
Dec 5, 2024

if we are going to carry this as a value on the international stage, that the United States stands up for human rights and certain values and the rule of law, is it not important that we be willing to apply these sanctions to accomplish…

congress.gov
Dec 12, 2024

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 920), as amended, was passed.

govinfo.gov
Dec 4, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation