Ben Cardin actually said...

"By extending freedom, opportunity and dignity to people throughout the world, we express our core American values and demonstrate American leadership."

"The challenge, though, is that until that happens, the humanitarian disasters will only get worse."

"What can we do in leadership to minimize the sufferings that are taking place and will take place until the Assad regime is removed?"

"You need international unity, and the Security Council is where we normally start that."