Ben Cardin actually said...

We need to be engaged on all fronts, including not least focusing on supporting the efforts of Russians to strengthen democracy and the rule...

We are committed to engaging with, strengthening and modernizing Russian civil society.

I agree with Senator Corker that it should be lifted, and it will only hurt ourselves if we don't lift it.

It's important that we support the people of Russia in their pursuit of free, fair, and transparent elections.