Ben Cardin actually said...

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

"Statement for the Record From the Sikh Coalition Concerning Threats That Sikhs in the United States Face From the Government of India"

"We urge Congress to strengthen the U.S. response to transnational repression."

"We urge its passage."