Ben Cardin actually said...

"Preventing mass atrocities are core to U.S. national security interests as they have ripple effects for entire regions."

"I will urge the Government to establish a truth commission, reparations office, and a judicial mechanism."

"I will make it clear that we expect the Government to live up to its obligations to its people."

"I will press Sri Lanka to fully implement its commitments to reconciliation, justice, and accountability."