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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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May 23, 2024

Madam President, I rise to congratulate James K. Bredar upon the completion of his service as chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and his assumption of senior status. I was pleased to work with…

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May 23, 2024

Madam President, I rise today in recognition of May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Please, if we could just acknowledge that through the resolution that was passed by this body. Since 1980, when President Jimmy Carter first celebrated…

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May 21, 2024

Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Each year, this month gives us the opportunity to celebrate the diverse group of peoples who make up Asian America. And…

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May 20, 2024

Mr. President, 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…

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May 20, 2024

Mr. President, 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…

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May 20, 2024

But as the President and you and others have pointed out, in order to achieve a durable end to the conflict we need to build a future that has security and dignity and hope for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

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May 20, 2024

To be true to our founding principles we need to support those people trying to defend human rights, those rights endowed to us by our Creator.

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May 20, 2024

I often speak about the importance of adhering to our values and our foreign policy.

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May 20, 2024

We need to incentivize diversity initiatives and modernize the training and professional developments for our diplomats to deal with the 21st century challenges.

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May 20, 2024

But I think we all agree that we are stronger when we work together, and when we coordinate our activities and work in unity it is a lot better for our nation.

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May 20, 2024

That transatlantic partnership that was restored by the Biden administration was absolutely essential.

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May 20, 2024

This country was founded on a unique basis in the words of our Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal.

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