Ben Cardin actually said...

the Leahy rule, which is one that I support, indicates that we do not give aid to countries that do not adhere to basic international standa...

I do not have confidence in their system to provide justice--international justice, not U.S. justice.

I want to know what you plan to do, working with the Members of Congress, to keep us informed in a timely way.

This is not easy work, and we appreciate your commitment and passion to get this right on behalf of vulnerable people globally.