Ben Cardin actually said...

I just need your commitment that you are going to be guided by the role of your position and exercise that independence.

Cardin seeks assurance of independence from the nominee amid political pressures.

02/13/2018

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I think for you, as you think about accountability, that is really the threshold question that you have to reach.

we need to show unity and make it clear that there would be a heavy price to pay if Russia, indeed, does further incursions into Ukraine.

we have to be prepared to take action against Russia if they incur further into Ukraine.

I strongly agree with that. Half of our carbon free energy production is through nuclear.