Ben Cardin actually said...

"It certainly reflects the commitment that we have a value-based foreign policy."

"The press statement for your FY 2022 budget says it includes a significant increase to resources to advance human rights and democratic values."

"I certainly agree with Senator Menendez, our Chairman, that we welcome the budget that has been submitted for our foreign policy issues."

"I appreciate that. It also helps us, if we then have the information we need to impose sanctions, such as Global Magnitsky, by having that capacity in each of our missions."