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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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Apr 24, 2018

I think the co-op is an excellent suggestion.

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Apr 23, 2018

If we want to harmonize with our competitors, the easiest way is to harmonize with other countries in regards to consumption taxes.

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Apr 18, 2018

We do not have an integrated care system that reimburses for integrated care.

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Apr 18, 2018

I look forward to working with you on that, because I think that is clearly a very fruitful model.

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Apr 18, 2018

I look forward to removing the roadblocks that we have in the system that prevent communities from pursuing innovative ways, less expensive ways, and more effective ways to deal with those who are stressed.

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Apr 18, 2018

One of the more successful options in our State has been peer-support services.

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Apr 18, 2018

The other area which is relatively new and has some concerns that it is used appropriately is stabilization centers...

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Apr 18, 2018

I think all those are important aspects of dealing with the opioid crisis.

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Apr 17, 2018

The ratification of this treaty is so important.

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Apr 17, 2018

Dealing with people with disabilities so they have full opportunity is a human rights issue.

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Apr 17, 2018

I do believe it is not only important for our country but a signal to many other countries to ratify this agreement.

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Apr 16, 2018

the only way we are going to have a lasting peace in Yemen

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Apr 16, 2018

the proof is in the results, and we do not know whether the results are there or not

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Apr 16, 2018

our stated mission is to reduce noncombatant casualties

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Apr 16, 2018

The U.S. reputation is on the line, and we expect you to know if you report something.

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Apr 11, 2018

I appreciate that. And then I want to get to a topic that you and I talked about in my office, and that is torture.

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Apr 11, 2018

It has also been very clear that Europe has said pretty directly we cannot unilaterally, the West, modify the agreement.

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Apr 11, 2018

We are running very close to a deadline on certification.

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Apr 11, 2018

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me--tomorrow Vice President Pence will be heading to Peru for the Summit of the Americas.

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Apr 11, 2018

There is no question that Iran is a bad actor here, and they continue to be a bad actor.

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Apr 11, 2018

Do we have your assurances that you will work closely with us in implementing that statute?

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Apr 11, 2018

I want to thank your family, because this clearly is going to be a family sacrifice.

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Apr 11, 2018

I need to correct the record. I understand the President's position. I was asking the nominee's position.

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Apr 11, 2018

You have been pretty clear about the outcome you would like to see in North Korea, which I believe--if I am misstating this, please, let me know--which is regime change.

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