Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is important that this committee have this hearing to look at the deepening ties between India and the United States."

"We need to know that we have a reliable partner in India in fighting terrorism."

"Clearly anti-terrorism is going to be a huge issue, fighting forms of extremism."

"But how could you have that many slaves? I mean, seriously. Do they have just zero prosecution abilities, zero law enforcement?"