Ben Cardin actually said...

The United States has serious concerns about any ECOSOC NGO committee member insisting NGOs align with particular political positions.

Do you commit, if confirmed, that our mission in country will always be a safe haven for those trying to exercise their basic human rights?

Do you commit to engaging in meaningful consultation when policies are being developed, not just providing notification after the fact?

The developed world really needs to put its technology and resources behind the development of the developing world.