Ben Cardin actually said...

"If we can bring communities of democracies closer together and enhance their security, we are all better off, including Russia."

"I think moving in that direction would be exactly what Russia does not want to see happen."

"It is common sense that we should not ask the Government of Iran or Egypt or China for permission to support advocates of free speech, human rights, or political pluralism, or to provide uncensored ac..."

"That is not doing a service to the people of this country, because we should be working together to give you the budget support that you need."