Ben Cardin actually said...

"Human rights and democracy are the beating heart of the Helsinki process."

"the nonviolent popular mobilization, free and fair elections, and political transition in the past year are causes for optimism in the post-Soviet space."

"we stand in unity with the people of Slovakia in Europe in recommitting to a future that is more prosperous, secure, and most of all, free."

"It has been pointed out that civility is lacking in our society today. It is not lacking in Orrin Hatch..."