Ben Cardin actually said...

"We do not want the abuse of Interpol to, essentially, go after dissidents or even just everyday Syrians living abroad--expatriates--pressured by the regime."

"I would suggest that the timing on some of these issues could very well be impacted by the--what is happening in the region as far as Assad being welcomed in other countries."

"the welcoming of Assad is not welcomed here in the United States"

"Lastly, let me just underscore we have a lot of tools at our disposal, including enhanced sanctions and other ways that we can express our concerns about the continued conduct of the Assad regime."