Ben Cardin actually said...

Your doing is to represent our country, if confirmed, in China and must take steps to make sure that our Constitution is not violated.

It is a democratic country. But it is a country that does not protect the human rights of its citizens against discrimination.

Yes, I believe the U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters should remain based in Bahrain.

I thought your statement was as clear and as direct on the major issues, and I applaud you for that.