Ben Cardin actually said...

"If the regime will not seriously commit to these conditions, we will use the power of our peaceful diplomatic tools imposing swift and severe consequences on the regime."

"President Biden's decision to provide Venezuelans with temporary protected status last year was the right choice, after President Trump only paid lip service to Venezuelan Americans."

"There are many tragedies in Venezuela, including the human rights violations and the lack of democratic governance."

"On the migrant issues--the surrounding countries--I work with Senator Blunt in regards to Colombia."