Ben Cardin actually said...

"I thought your statement was as clear and as direct on the major issues, and I applaud you for that."

"We worked with the international community, especially neighboring African countries, to force President Jammeh to respect the results of the election and give up power peacefully."

"A great record, he has an excellent record of working across party lines to get things done in the United States Senate."

"I pressed the Iraqi Government to adequately protect Mujaheddin e Khalq (MEK) members under threat in Iraq."