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Benjamin Louis Cardin (born October 5, 1943) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2007. 

A member of the Democratic Party, he previously was the U.S. representative for Maryland’s 3rd congressional district from 1987 to 2007. Cardin served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1967 to 1987 and as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1979 to 1987, the youngest person to hold the position in history. 

Ben Cardin is the Senator United States from Maryland for the last 14 years. He is senator former member of the U.S House of Representatives from Maryland’s 3rd District.

In his half-century career as an elected official, he has never lost an election. He is serving with the junior United States Senator Chris Van Hollen. 

Before his election to the Senate, Cardin was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Maryland’s 3rd congressional district from 1987 to 2007.

Cardin was born on October 5, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended the University of Pittsburgh. There, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1964. He then studied law at the University of Maryland School of Law and got his J.D. in 1967. After his J.D. degree, the Maryland Bar admitted him. 

He also joined the Rosen and Esterson, where he practiced law till 1978.

Cardin started his political career while in law school. He served at the Maryland House of Delegates from 1967 to 1986. He was also the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee from 1974 to 1979. In 1979, he served as the Maryland House of Delegates speaker until he left office in 1987.

In 1986, Cardin entered the U.S. House of Representatives race after Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski vacated the seat. Cardin won the Democratic primaries and won the general election with 79%. He was reelected nine-time till 2007.

In 2005, Cardin announced his desire to run for a vacant U.S. Senate seat after senator Paul Sarbenes’s retirement. Cardin won the primaries and defeated Republican nominee Michael Steele in 2007. He won again in 2012 and 2018.

Cardin has received several honorary degrees for several colleges in Maryland during his political career. He was also a member of St.Mary’s College Board of Trustees. He was also awarded the Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania in 2017.

Cardin is a leading proponent in climatic, water, and air protection. He introduced the Act for the restoration and improvement of many water bodies and aging water infrastructures. His efforts to eradicate environmental pollution and enhance environmental protection are commendable.

Cardin believes every American citizen should have access to quality healthcare. He is a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act. He also led the fight for the Patient’s Bill of Rights. He is also responsible for funding much medical research.

Cardin has also worked with senators to improve National security and protection of human rights.

You can find out more about the senator here.

Here’s our collection of the best Ben Cardin Quotes:

Ben Cardin Quotes on Politics/Power

We must do all we can to pass voting rights legislation, including changing the rules of the Senate, to ensure that our elections continue to be free and fair. There is too much at stake.

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Imagine being against legislation that carries the name – and the dreams – of John Lewis. Inaction is not an option. We must pass voting rights legislation now.

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The Build Back Better Act is too important to give up on. I will keep putting Marylanders first and fight to pass this historic legislation.

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I am still fighting for the Build Back Better Act. This is about improving the lives of the working class from cutting costs of health care to the largest investment in combating the climate crisis. We can’t stop.

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What is clear is that we need to pass real voting rights legislation. Enough talk, it’s time for action.

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Since my election to Congress, I’ve always been interested in human rights. I really do believe that’s America’s strength. Yes, we have a strong military; yes, we have a strong economy. But what really makes America the unique nation it is, is that we speak up about human rights, and anti-corruption, and good governance, and democratic institutions. That’s what America is known for. That’s what inspires people around the world with U.S. leadership.

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I don’t know of anyone in the Senate that supports the coup.

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History made in the Maryland State House! Happy to see so many women leaders in our state.

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It is an urgent issue. When we are talking about men and women in harm’s way, Congress has that fundamental responsibility. So, this is our opportunity to have a vote.

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This policy has to end now, and the President of the United States can end it now, it doesn’t have to wait for congressional action. We’re calling upon The President to end this policy and let children be able to stay with their parents.

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Members have different views.

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This is just the tip of the iceberg of the problems we’ve been having.

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As more and more states are passing restrictive voting rights, the Senate must pass voting rights legislation to safeguard every single American’s access to the ballot box.

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Ben Cardin Quotes on Tax/Economy

AIPAC-aligned Senator Cardin to address J Street confab. Source: timesofisrael.com

The Child Tax Credit is so important for families to afford basic expenses like rent and groceries. I will keep fighting to expand the Child Tax Credit in 2022.

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We never should have come this close, yet again, to the fiscal cliff that would have jeopardized the full faith and credit of the United States and taken our country into a recession. Interest rates for everything would have shot up. It would have been catastrophic.

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Highways are vital for our nation and economy and highway repair will bring good paying American jobs.

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Rather than repeating this partisan brinkmanship, Congress should eliminate the debt ceiling. It has no impact on spending and only allows us to pay for spending previously approved by Congress. Let us debate spending priorities as we make appropriations and tax decisions.

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Ben Cardin Quotes on Climate

Minority-owned startups face extra hurdles and Senator Ben Cardin wants to help. Source: theguardian.com

We are seeing the devastating effects of climate change with our own eyes. We cannot wait any longer, action must happen now.

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It seems like every week we see another extreme weather event and it will only get worse unless we act NOW and invest to combat the climate crisis.

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Ben Cardin Quotes on Health/Society

Cardin indicates he won’t sign colleagues’ letters against Israeli annexation. Source: jewishinsider.com

The Clinton Foundation has been able to help millions of people – over 10 million with HIV/AIDS alone – saved countless lives. It’s extremely important to global health. They’ve done some really great things.

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It’s never a bad idea to get tested for COVID-19, especially after gathering on New Year’s Eve.

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Federal contracting is one of the most reliable paths to the middle class for minorities, women, veterans, and other underserved entrepreneurs. The reforms will produce economic benefits in some of our most underserved communities for generations to come.

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159 years ago today, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a critical step to abolishing slavery in the United States. Today, we must reflect on our past to make America a more equitable place for all.

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Clean water is a human right. Team Maryland fought to include safe drinking water in the Infrastructure Bill by replacing lead service lines – ensuring water is rid of lead and other contaminants.

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250,000 Marylanders have not gone back for their second shot. As families come together this holiday season, it’s more important than ever to be fully vaccinated and boosted. 

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Advocates believe that hospitals and physician practices acquired by hospitals have decreased the number of DXA tests performed on Medicare beneficiaries because they lose money on the low reimbursement rate.

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Too many Americans cannot afford the price of insulin. Under the Build Back Better Act there will be a $35/month cap on insulin for Medicare beneficiaries and those with private insurance to ensure that everybody can afford their life saving medication.

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Ben Cardin Quotes on Foreign Affairs

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.

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That’s not diplomacy, and that’s certainly not working with our European allies.

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Now that Serbia is moving towards integration into Europe, the opportunities to get closer cooperation may very well exist.

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Ben Cardin Quotes on Justice/Equality

It’s refreshing and rewarding to see that the Senate is confirming a diverse set of judges from President Biden, judges that truly look like America.

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It’s time to rebuild Maryland’s roads and overall transportation network, cut down on gridlock and pollution and keep drivers and pedestrians safe.

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At a time of low unemployment rates and economic recovery, I am fighting to promote worker mobility and workers’ rights.

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Change doesn’t happen in a day, but change does happen from the brave who stand up for justice.

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A bright spot before the holidays, President Biden has confirmed 40 judges in his first 11 months in office. The most judges confirmed since President Reagan.

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High-speed internet is not a luxury, it’s a basic necessity. The Infrastructure Bill will provide broadband access to at least 148,000 Marylanders who currently lack it. Today, everyone should have high-speed internet, no matter where they live.

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We have fixed the Constitution 27 times before, it can be fixed the 28th time with the Equal Rights Amendment. 

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For Latinos and other communities of color who bear the cost of environmental injustice, the Build Back Better Act represents an unprecedented effort to address the climate crisis while making investments in jobs, transportations systems, and resources we depend on.

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Other Ben Cardin Quotes

I am an American citizen, and I have visited Israel on a couple of occasions.

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Call me an optimist, but I have a good feeling about 2022.

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No, I do not have dual citizenship with Israel. I’m an American.

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A month after President Biden signed the Infrastructure Bill, we are seeing funding come into MD with $31.5 million going to modernize our airports by helping prepare for future growth, improve safety and operations and expand capacity at terminals while creating high-quality jobs.

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They have to make a choice, we have tools in place that can be used.

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Summary

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