Ben Cardin actually said...

"The fact that Russia is undermining the rule of law with respect to sovereignty and territorial integrity is insane."

"It is going to be challenging to see the OSCE be able to take action."

"We must also do better at explaining that while sanctions have costs for us, too, and particularly for our companies, these costs are part of an investment in reinforcing a rules-based system."

"We must never cease to work toward a more perfect union here at home, and we must never cease to be a champion for human rights in the world."