Ben Cardin actually said...

"There has been a significant slowdown in the use of Global Magnitsky sanctions in recent years."

"We think the United States has to work with our partners in South America to make it clear that that was not an election where Maduro won."

"I think it is absolutely essential that we be very clear that Maduro was not elected as president of Venezuela."

"Which Russia is trying to make sure does not happen."