Ben Cardin actually said...

"As we know, the principles of Helsinki are freedom, and peaceful and just democratic societies."

"This hearing couldn't be more appropriately chaired by Senator Wicker, 'Tools for Transnational Repression.'"

"What he said about Baltimore is totally unacceptable from anyone but the president of the United States, that's outrageous."

"I think it's an effort to distract. I also think as Senator Van Hollen said, it's a pattern which the president appeals to the worst of America and to racism in an effort to try to bolster his base. I..."