Ben Cardin actually said...

"If confirmed, I will actively support efforts toward a settlement."

"I will use my office to highlight the strengths of diversity and acceptance of all people for who they are."

"I supported and implemented our policy to reject the coup d'etat against the Government and to support free elections to restore democracy."

"I regularly met with Ministry of External Affairs officials to discuss legalizing same-sex relations and advocate for equal treatment."