Ben Cardin actually said...

"These actions are motivated by what I believe is a moral imperative for us all to recognize the atrocities against the Armenian people."

"I have long worked in the United States Senate to push for an honest accounting of the Armenian genocide and to ensure that anyone who represents the United States Government does so as well."

"I commit, if confirmed, to defending the human rights of all individuals in Benin, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity."

"If confirmed, I commit to continue promoting and supporting democracy and human rights in the Republic of Benin."