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On the recordJune 6, 2012
To Cuba and other governments across the hemisphere, our message must be clear: nonviolent dissent is not criminal behavior.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of nonviolent dissent and free speech.

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