Ben Cardin actually said...

I understand the security issues have to be resolved. But is that a leverage factor for the United States?

Cardin acknowledges security issues as leverage for U.S. influence.

03/02/2016

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I do hope that we can engage, and not be worried about an engagement here.

I must tell you, there is skepticism by my colleagues in Russia as to the sincerity of our reaching out, at this point.

I am hopeful that we can move legislation, and I hope that we get it right.

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