Ben Cardin actually said...

"Of course, they deny this. They have said, 'the accusation of transnational repression is totally made out of thin air.'"

"We urge its passage."

"We have seen disturbing allegations against an Indian Government official for involvement in planning to assassinate a U.S. citizen in New York who was critical of the Indian Government."

"For many exiles, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society activists around the world, it takes incredible courage to speak out against autocrats."