Ben Cardin actually said...

Regardless of what hat you wear, Mr. Chairman, in the next Congress, we need to pass a State Department authorization bill.

Cardin emphasizes the need for a State Department authorization bill in the next Congress.

11/30/2016

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I believe the Department of State has been hamstrung for too long by the lack of authorizing legislation.

American diplomats and development professionals are the best examples of talented people that are on the frontline for America.

When we do not pass an authorization bill, we are not carrying that out the way we should.

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