Ben Cardin actually said...

"I appreciate that. I want to drill down a little bit on that, as I told you I would in our private meeting."

"The hallmark of American leadership in the world has been our vigilant advocacy for human rights and democracy."

"No amount of economic pressure will keep North Korea from developing a deliverable nuclear weapon."

"But if we read about it being done, you are liable to develop a political backlash that will make it impossible for you to achieve what you are seeking to do."