It would have been certainly preferable for the president to speak on behalf of the United States supported strongly by action in Congress. Ben Cardin More Quotes by Ben Cardin More Quotes From Ben Cardin That's not diplomacy, and that's certainly not working with our European allies. Ben Cardin top-news It's a clear message to Russia that we will not allow them to continue to compromise the sovereignty of Ukraine. Russia will continue to push as far as they can. It was important for the United States to tell Russia that we will support Ukraine's ability to defend itself. Ben Cardin politics A nearly united Congress is poised to send President Putin a clear message on behalf of the American people and our allies, and we need President Trump to help us deliver that message. Ben Cardin politics It’s (the location of the meeting) their choice, i hope that we hear their policy as to what their objectives are, and how we can accomplish that hopefully without dropping bombs. Ben Cardin politics The presidenthas some inherent( constitutional) power, but as Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin consulted with usby notice on this attack, it's incumbent upon him to consult with Congress. And if there is goingto be use of force in a continuing basis, he needs the authorization of Congress. Ben Cardin latest-headlines The presidenthas some inherent [constitutional] power, but as he consulted with usby notice on this attack, it's incumbent upon him to consult with Congress. And if there is goingto be use of force in a continuing basis, he needs the authorization of Congress. Ben Cardin politics If we decide to do military in Syria, he really needs to come to Congress, in regards to an attack against the Assad government, there is no authorization. Ben Cardin top-news Members have different views. Ben Cardin politics It was not controversial that Pakistan needs to modernize its air force force and its counter insurgency and counter-terrorism activities, particularly in the mountainous territory of the border with Afghanistan. Ben Cardin politics It was not controversial that Pakistan needs to modernize its air force and its counter insurgency and counter-terrorism activities, particularly in the mountainous territory of the border with Afghanistan. Ben Cardin company-news Regardless of what happens in New Hampshire, I think the way that Secretary Clinton has organized her campaign, her talent, her message, that the nominating process and the close proximity of primaries coming up from now until June, give her the momentum she needs to get the nomination. Ben Cardin politics This is a close call, but after a lengthy review, I will vote to disapprove the deal. Ben Cardin politics At the end of the day, it's not what's popular, it's not what the President of the United States is asking us to do, it's what's in the best interest of America, and that's how I'll judge it. Ben Cardin top-news Our negotiators got an awful lot, particularly on the nuclear front. Ben Cardin politics There are many areas of concern that we want to get clarified. Ben Cardin top-news I think they should have gone to the United Nations after the 60-day review, they don't gain anything by doing it earlier. Ben Cardin latest-headlines I think it is somewhat presumptuous to take it to the UN for a vote before the Congressional review is over, that's why I think it would be better for them not to do it that way. Ben Cardin politics Too frequently, the suffering families of hostages were left in the dark, unsure who in government was working exclusively to ensure the safe return home of their loved ones. Ben Cardin politics Maryland resident Elaine Weinstein and her family experienced incredible heartache while their beloved Warren was abducted and held by terrorists. There are no remedies to the pain the Weinsteins and other affected families have endured, but we must as a nation respond more effectively to these tragedies. That is why this legislation is so vital. Ben Cardin politics Every member of this body agrees that Iran needs to respond to these issues. Ben Cardin us
