Ben Cardin actually said...

"If confirmed, I will continue to support longstanding U.S. policy recognizing the Republic of Cyprus's right to develop its resources in its EEZ."

"the terms of the peace agreements as it relates to those that have violated human rights, that they are held accountable are consistent with the peace agreements."

"There are a lot of concerns about whether America still maintains that global position as it relates to our traditional values."

"There is at least some indication that there were foreign interests involved in that attack and that there may have been governmental cover-up as to the investigation."