Ben Cardin actually said...

"President Obama has made it clear, internationally, that the United States in its international bilateral and regional relations will insist upon basic human rights advancements."

"I think this ties again into our public diplomacy, and it is a basic right."

"I agree with that. You mentioned Cuba. Of course, there is another Marylander, Alan Gross, who is in prison in Cuba working for our Government."

"Senator Lugar and I have offered a change in U.S. law."