Ben Cardin actually said...

"There is a very troubling trend in our hemisphere, and that is corruption."

"we have a greater tradition of democratic governments. But we are very much compromised by systemic corruption that exists in so many countries."

"I would just point out that when parliamentarians are involved, there is a much better chance that the policies adopted by the Organization will be implemented in their particular states."

"I just want to congratulate the Committee leadership for forwarding legislation in the bipartisan manner the mission of our Committee for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure."