Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would just point out in rebuttal for one moment Ukraine is a country that is challenged on corruption."

"We have spoken out in many regions and in many countries with resolutions from this committee that clearly go on the record as to our concerns."

"This hearing is particularly important as we deal with corruption and how we can come together with greater administration action."

"I just really wanted to thank the witnesses and thank the chairman, if I might, for this hearing."