Ben Cardin actually said...

Of course, they deny this. They have said, 'the accusation of transnational repression is totally made out of thin air.'

For many exiles, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society activists around the world, it takes incredible courage to speak out...

The Transnational Repression Policy Act... includes provisions in all these areas and we urge its passage.

Transnational repression is a direct attack on our security and rights.