Ben Cardin actually said...

It depends upon us standing by our values as we resolve the issues in the contested area.

I think you have to follow the waiver language, and it is not the use of the funds--it is the activities on the ground.

The humanity crisis is horrible and every day we wait, more people are dying, and the United States needs to take decisive action.

This conflict predates my service in the House of Representatives, let alone the United States Senate.