Ben Cardin actually said...

"I just--we are not--we are going to always disagree with leaders of countries. We know there is different trends within our own hemisphere, but we do know that we need to have partners to deal with th..."

"I think it is gaining momentum, but I think it needs a push from the Administration in its participation at OAS."

"I believe it is the case that you have not sent yet instruction to all our embassies in the Hemisphere asking them to make this a priority."

"We should not be trying to micromanage the internal politics of Colombia, but rather establish a long-term partnership in the areas that I have mentioned."