Ben Cardin

When we bring this attention to the public, they become outraged, they get involved, and there is political support to take more dramatic action.

The trade of ivory and rhino horn, sourced in Africa but fueled primarily by strong demand in Asia, today contributes to this ongoing challenge.

I do think there is a lot of private-sector interest in helping us in this regard.

Wildlife is not at the same level as humans in trafficking, from the point of view of visibility and attention.

Is there a similarity between the type of illegal activities that take place in wildlife trafficking that is supporting crime syndicates?

You need a comprehensive strategy. You also have to deal with public awareness and demand, you have to deal with supply.

I think U.S. leadership is critically important, and that we have got to lead by example.

This hearing is a clear indication that the Congress is very much focused on this issue.

There's got to be oversight on how public monies are spent.

This is a global matter that the Nigerians must handle, but they should seek help from the international community.

We do not want the safety of these girls confused with the outrageous terrorist acts.

This is not about what we read in the paper, this is about getting the girls back safely.

This is a matter of urgency globally, as I think has been expressed here.

These Nigerian girls were not in the wrong place at the wrong time, they were in the right place at the right time.

We have to make the pediatric dental benefit as seamless as possible.

We are going to need your support to continue that as a priority, because the ACA is not just about more third-party coverage, it is about access to comprehensive quality care and prevention, and the health centers provide those…

It is imperative that we address these disparities if we are to achieve health equity and reduce health care costs.

We are seeing prescription drug costs going down about $1,200 per person, back in their pocket to help pay for medication

I was disturbed when I looked at the President's budget that was submitted for fiscal year 2015.

The good news is we have more than 8 million people who have been able to sign up for a better plan at better prices

I think it is important that you put together the coordinated strategy and be very open in presenting it so it gives confidence that you have indeed given achieving health equity the high priority it deserves.

The Affordable Care Act sets up the right structure for moving forward in the right manner to achieve quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

CBO announced last month that, due to lower-than-expected premium rates, the Affordable Care Act will reduce the deficit another $104 billion over the next 10 years

The idea that winning an election gives the winner the power to impose his will without any institutional limits is as dangerous to democracy as a military coup.

The case of Judge Maria Afiuni who was imprisoned, abused, spent 4 years under house arrest.