Ben Cardin actually said...

"we respect each nation in the world and that we treat them in a way that ensures ultimately that we will be able to elicit from them the kind of response the United States is looking for on policy iss..."

"I particularly also want to thank your families. This really is a day for the Senate family."

"I will support assistance to help ensure our partners' forces are taking steps to comply with international law and protect human rights."

"I think the Abraham Accords is a positive incentive for countries to normalize their relationship with Israel."