Ben Cardin actually said...

if Russia does not take action against the abusers, we are not going to give them the benefits of our country.

Stating consequences for Russia's human rights violations.

06/06/2016

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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.

I think your points are very well taken.

Russia does not want to see NATO expanded on their borders.