Ben Cardin actually said...

"I have not seen a robust use of the Magnitsky sanctions in our hemisphere."

"I would just ask for your commitment that you would work with us and our staffs as we identify countries and individuals that we believe need to be considered for these types of sanctions."

"To me, the sanction that has gotten the most international attention is the Magnitsky sanction."

"If we do not have U.S. leadership there is not going to be leadership in our hemisphere."