Ben Cardin actually said...

"Ukraine has a dual challenge. It has the external interference by Russia, which has affected not only its territorial integrity, but also its ability to advance a strong, independent state."

"America's investment in Ukraine is about far more than protecting the choice of a single European country."

"I think Ukraine could be a case in point of how the international community, working with the Government of Ukraine, which I think is sincere in trying to root out corruption, can address this issue."

"It seems to me and knowing their DNA, they are not going to voluntarily agree to allow for a free press and dissent, et cetera."