Ben Cardin actually said...

"For many exiles, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society activists around the world, it takes incredible courage to speak out against autocrats."

"Transnational repression is a direct attack on our security and rights."

"There is no question whatsoever that support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is absolutely critical."

"Putin's unlawful war of aggression in Ukraine is a brazen violation of international law and Russia's freely undertaken commitments as an OSCE participating State."