Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think Poland is at a crossroads today."

"Poland's role as a NATO ally and a NATO member and an EU member are linked to the commitments about democratic values."

"We have found significant challenges on protecting basic human rights."

"I think it is very important that we have a very strong position--a carrot-stick approach--that we are not going to give them benefits if they are not going to advance the goals that are important."