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.
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.
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.
I think on the subject of Iran both sides of the aisle agree on more than they disagree.
U.S. strikes send a clear message that we will not be pushed out of the region by these attacks.
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…
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…
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.
The Biden administration's response was pragmatic, it was resolute, and given the loss of American life it was entirely justified.
Madam President, 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…
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…
Mr. President, 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…
Madam President, last week marked the beginning of Black History Month. And so I come to the floor today to celebrate the important roles Black Americans have played both in my home State of Maryland and in U.S. foreign policy. Paying…





