Ben Cardin actually said...

If confirmed, I will continue to examine this issue and work with the appropriate government officials and stakeholders in both countries, a...

The importance of American democracy and our basic liberties, values, and way of life was never clearer to me than in the days after Septemb...

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.