Ben Cardin actually said...

"If confirmed, I will stand united with our allies and partners against the PRC's assault on Hong Kong's freedoms."

"We really do need to concentrate and find better ways to deal with them."

"When we put conditionality on aid, it gives the administration... additional strength in dealing with the governments."

"We firmly oppose the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel."