Ben Cardin actually said...

"So, if they take a certain amount of information from the outside, they are basically using that to justify their decisions?"

"If confirmed, at the State Department this is an issue that I too will work on."

"I genuinely believe that it is in China's interest to demonstrate their respect for human rights that is enshrined in its own constitution."

"We need to develop a stronger relationship with China. We need their help on many issues, including North Korea, including the environment, including the fact that they are a member of the permanent c..."