Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would argue that Internet freedom and human rights issues are very much a matter for the military to be concerned about, because it does lead to violence, and it does lead to the use of our military..."

"NIST itself has said that its framework needs to be put into the international sector and discussed among all nations."

"If the United States does not mention it, it will not get mentioned. We are the leader on this."

"I find your testimony to be very, very helpful. And it does underscore the point that it is complicated."