Ben Cardin actually said...

"Looking at this revolving fund is absolutely essential if we are going to be able to make progress on this infrastructure need."

"We need a comprehensive strategy, including how we invest our international assistance budgets to support democratic institutions around the world."

"Mr. Putin's ability to wage war not only against Ukraine, but he has waged war against democratic institutions around the globe."

"It has been a multi-year trend in the decline of countries that are free."