Ben Cardin actually said...

"Well, again, Senator Corker, thank you very much for the accommodations in this hearing."

"One of my greatest accomplishments during that time was the integration of our human rights advocacy into the foreign operations bills."

"I have sought to contribute meaningfully to the promotion of human rights and democracy throughout my career."

"What are the most important actions you have taken in your career to date to promote human rights and democracy?"