Ben Cardin actually said...

"Rule of law is the sine qua non for the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy."

"I hope that China and Russia would also play a constructive role."

"U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA should make clear to all the United States commitment to ensuring an effective global nuclear nonproliferation regime."

"If confirmed, I would encourage the Governments to which I would be accredited to closely scrutinize all offers of assistance."