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Ben Cardin

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Ben Cardin is a United States Senator from Maryland, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout his political career. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Cardin served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 2007, where he was known for his work on tax policy and social security reform.

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Mar 16, 2024

We are concerned about what TikTok does with this information, whether they could use it against Americans and use – evade privacy and compromise our national security.

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Mar 16, 2024

No, I think Ukraine needs to have – we got to get help to Ukraine. If it starts as a loan, if we can't do anything other than that, we might have to consider that. But this is in our national security interest.

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Mar 16, 2024

I would say I'm deeply concerned about what is happening in Gaza today, about the humanitarian crisis. We all have a responsibility, including Israel, to do more to help in regard to humanitarian assistance.

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Mar 14, 2024

it has been almost a year since President Biden nominated Dennis Hankins to be the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti. In that time, Haiti has gone from a tenuous political situation into a security and humanitarian catastrophe. Vicious gangs, armed…

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Mar 12, 2024

first, as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I just want to bring to my colleagues' attention that we need to confirm our diplomats around the world. Yesterday, I had a chance to meet with General Richardson, our SOUTHCOM…

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Mar 12, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

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Mar 12, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

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Mar 5, 2024

We need to be more aid to the innocent Palestinians. We need to deliver it safely and quickly.

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Mar 5, 2024

It is a crime against and a war on food security.

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Feb 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. National Children's Dental Health Month

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Feb 29, 2024

I rise today to recognize February as National Children's Dental Health Month. Since 1981, this month has given us the chance to acknowledge the importance of dental health for children, recognize the progress we have made on this front…

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Feb 28, 2024

when Alexei Navalny died 2 weeks ago, he had been in solitary confinement for almost 300 days. Outside his window, the Russian dissident and anti-corruption campaigner could only see a tall fence and no light. Far above the Arctic Circle…

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Feb 28, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

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Feb 28, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following interns on Senator Kelly's staff for today: Maya Rezende-Tsao, Gabe Levine, Gannon Tulumello, and Leila Pearson. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

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Feb 27, 2024

Anyone who wants to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state needs to support strengthening Hamas. This is part of our strategy to divide the Palestinians between those in Gaza and those in Judea and Samaria.

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Feb 27, 2024

I think Congress uniting to send a very clear message and helping the Biden administration match its means and ends is the right and responsible course of action on our foreign policy.

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Feb 27, 2024

Iranian proxies are a serious lethal threat to our allies globally, to our partners in the region, and to the United States' national security interests.

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Feb 27, 2024

The Biden administration's response was pragmatic, it was resolute, and given the loss of American life it was entirely justified.

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Feb 27, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

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Feb 27, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

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Feb 27, 2024

I think on the subject of Iran both sides of the aisle agree on more than they disagree.

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Feb 27, 2024

U.S. strikes send a clear message that we will not be pushed out of the region by these attacks.

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Feb 26, 2024

it is really an honor for me to be part of the continuation of the tradition of the U.S. Senate, on George Washington's birthday, to read Washington's Farewell Address. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He took the oath of…

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Feb 8, 2024

I want to thank Senator Bennet for those comments. Senator Shaheen, thank you for organizing this opportunity for us to talk about the importance of this bill. I must tell you, it has been a long road, and there were times where I think we…

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Feb 8, 2024

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

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