Ben Cardin actually said...

"We will continue to voice our support for universal suffrage in Hong Kong and to stand up for universal human rights and fundamental freedoms."

"if we are hanging our hopes that more economic interchange with them is going to somehow transform them into a more open, more liberalized, and more inclusive government, it does not seem that way at ..."

"This is not a technical violation... this is clearly inconsistent and totally against the commitment made by China for allowing universal suffrage."

"Let me welcome you all to the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs."