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.
If we want to harmonize with our competitors, the easiest way is to harmonize with other countries in regards to consumption taxes.
We do not have an integrated care system that reimburses for integrated care.
I look forward to working with you on that, because I think that is clearly a very fruitful model.
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.
One of the more successful options in our State has been peer-support services.
The other area which is relatively new and has some concerns that it is used appropriately is stabilization centers...
Dealing with people with disabilities so they have full opportunity is a human rights issue.
I do believe it is not only important for our country but a signal to many other countries to ratify this agreement.
the proof is in the results, and we do not know whether the results are there or not
The U.S. reputation is on the line, and we expect you to know if you report something.
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.
It has also been very clear that Europe has said pretty directly we cannot unilaterally, the West, modify the agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me--tomorrow Vice President Pence will be heading to Peru for the Summit of the Americas.
There is no question that Iran is a bad actor here, and they continue to be a bad actor.
Do we have your assurances that you will work closely with us in implementing that statute?
I want to thank your family, because this clearly is going to be a family sacrifice.
I need to correct the record. I understand the President's position. I was asking the nominee's position.
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.





