Ben Cardin actually said...

"I agree with you that Russia is the aggressor. Russia is the one that invaded Crimea and took it over and invaded eastern Ukraine."

"we have to be more aggressive in supporting Ukraine and isolating Russia's influence."

"Are the reforms aimed at giving judges the independence they need to make independent choices rather than just following the will of the political elite?"

"It has truly been, I think, the appropriate oversight by the United States Senate."