Robert Menendez said
:
“It is far beyond the typical sanctions we leverage,” 
theepochtimes Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:08:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez explained
:
“The effort here is to deter Russia from going in,”
theepochtimes Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:08:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“If you have an inconclusive determination, which isn’t a determination, why do you feel compelled to issue an interim report that is inconclusive?” “So the timing, I don’t quite get it”
politico Friday, January 21, 2022 1:11:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"In 2022, when immigration policy and border management will be focal points of national debate, the Biden-Harris administration cannot run away from immigration policy," "Instead, it is the time for them to work in lockstep with Congress on any and all options to achieve inclusive and humane reform,"
thehill Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:13:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez disse
:
"Quero ser cristalino para aqueles que estão ouvindo esta audiência em Moscou, Kiev e outras capitais ao redor do mundo: uma invasão russa vai desencadear sanções econômicas devastadoras, como nunca vistas antes"
ruvr-pt Monday, January 17, 2022 10:34:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“And it makes clear that Putin has a choice to make,”
wwlp Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:01:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“We must send an unequivocal message that, should Putin invade, the consequences would be devastating. That there would be steep costs to the economy and to the people of Russia if he further tramples on Ukraine’s territory and independence,” “But we are not voting on that comprehensive response. We are not voting on how severe the consequences should be if Putin goes down the path of invasion. Instead, we are voting on whether to sanction Nord Stream 2. As if that, alone, would deter Putin from re-invading. As if that, alone, would stop him”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, January 14, 2022 11:54:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Senator Cruz would like to suggest that partisan loyalty is why we believe his approach at this time is wrong. What is wrong is to break the coalition we now have against Putin at one of the most critical times of Ukraine’s history. Germany is a critical ally of ours when it comes to detering Putin,” “I urge my colleagues to act to address the threat at hand—one that extends far beyond a pipeline, but threatens an entire country’s borders and the security of a region. It is a threat that demands a comprehensive, resounding response”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, January 14, 2022 11:54:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Ultimately the most effective sanction on Russia is a strong and unified Ukraine, and I look forward to working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues so that we can provide the people of Ukraine the type of support they need to confront the bully in Moscow,”
theepochtimes Friday, January 14, 2022 5:33:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“We are voting on whether to sanction Nord Stream 2, as if that alone would deter Putin from reinvading,” “Sanctioning Nord Stream 2 now, at this pivotal moment, would have the opposite effect of deterring Putin. It might even be the excuse Putin is looking for”
nypost Friday, January 14, 2022 7:15:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez added
(
about Ted Cruz
)
:
“Senator Cruz wants to stop the pipeline. So do I,” “But it is far from clear that sanctions at this point, when the pipeline is already built, will do just that”
nypost Friday, January 14, 2022 7:15:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"We must send an unequivocal message that, should Putin invade, the consequences would be devastating. That there would be steep costs to the economy and to the people of Russia if he further tramples on Ukraine's territory and independence,"
upi Friday, January 14, 2022 5:22:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Vladimir Putin
)
:
“Sanctioning Nord Stream now, at this pivotal moment, would have the opposite effect of deterring Putin,”
washtimes Friday, January 14, 2022 4:58:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“We are voting on whether to sanction Nord Stream 2, as if that alone would deter Putin from reinvading,” “Sanctioning Nord Stream 2 now, at this pivotal moment, would have the opposite effect of deterring Putin. It might even be the excuse Putin is looking for”
nypost Friday, January 14, 2022 3:11:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez added
(
about Ted Cruz
)
:
“Senator Cruz wants to stop the pipeline. So do I,” “But it is far from clear that sanctions at this point, when the pipeline is already built, will do just that”
nypost Friday, January 14, 2022 3:11:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,” “As the Biden administration seeks a diplomatic path forward this week in Europe to avoid another bloody escalation in Ukraine, I find little reason to believe that Putin is negotiating in good faith nor do I believe he has any newfound respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. That is precisely why we are coming together to send a clear message—Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe. Ultimately the most effective sanction on Russia is a strong and unified Ukraine, and I look forward to working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues so that we can provide the people of Ukraine the type of support they need to confront the bully in Moscow”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, January 14, 2022 1:45:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about President Putin
)
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,” “As the Biden administration seeks a diplomatic path forward this week in Europe to avoid another bloody escalation in Ukraine, I find little reason to believe that Putin is negotiating in good faith nor do I believe he has any newfound respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. That is precisely why we are coming together to send a clear message—Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe. Ultimately the most effective sanction on Russia is a strong and unified Ukraine, and I look forward to working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues so that we can provide the people of Ukraine the type of support they need to confront the bully in Moscow”
foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:44:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez added
:
"As the Biden administration seeks a diplomatic path forward this week in Europe to avoid another bloody escalation in Ukraine, I find little reason to believe that Putin is negotiating in good faith nor do I believe he has any newfound respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity," "Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe"
news-yahoo Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:33:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the US Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,”
nypost Thursday, January 13, 2022 8:11:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Turning to the nominees we are considering today, I won’t speak about each of them, but I do want to say that I believe they are all well qualified and deserving of their nominations. I will be voting for them and look forward to their swift confirmation,”
financialexpress Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:01:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Vladimir Putin
)
:
"Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe,"
foxnews Thursday, January 13, 2022 2:25:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,” “As the Biden administration seeks a diplomatic path forward this week in Europe to avoid another bloody escalation in Ukraine, I find little reason to believe that Putin is negotiating in good faith nor do I believe he has any newfound respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. That is precisely why we are coming together to send a clear message—Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe. Ultimately the most effective sanction on Russia is a strong and unified Ukraine, and I look forward to working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues so that we can provide the people of Ukraine the type of support they need to confront the bully in Moscow”
foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, January 13, 2022 1:36:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,"
haberler-en Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:24:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,”
washtimes Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:57:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Ted Cruz
)
:
“My focus on my legislation is not to defeat Senator Cruz,” “It is to find the most powerful way to deter Russia from considering invading Ukraine. And I think what we have done in this package that I call the mother of all sanctions package is the most powerful way to achieve that”
washtimes Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:57:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,"
haberler-en Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:51:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"makes it absolutely clear that the US Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,"
irishsun Wednesday, January 12, 2022 10:15:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the US Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,”
nypost Wednesday, January 12, 2022 9:53:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,” “As the Biden administration seeks a diplomatic path forward this week in Europe to avoid another bloody escalation in Ukraine, I find little reason to believe that Putin is negotiating in good faith nor do I believe he has any newfound respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. That is precisely why we are coming together to send a clear message—Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe. Ultimately the most effective sanction on Russia is a strong and unified Ukraine, and I look forward to working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues so that we can provide the people of Ukraine the type of support they need to confront the bully in Moscow”
foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, January 12, 2022 9:43:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"As the Biden administration seeks a diplomatic path forward this week in Europe to avoid another bloody escalation in Ukraine, I find little reason to believe that Putin is negotiating in good faith nor do I believe he has any newfound respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity,"
rian-en Wednesday, January 12, 2022 9:14:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"This legislation makes it absolutely clear that the U.S. Senate will not stand idly by as the Kremlin threatens a re-invasion of Ukraine,"
news-yahoo Wednesday, January 12, 2022 8:15:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Vladimir Putin
)
:
"We are coming together to send a clear message -- Putin need not collapse his entire economy nor does he need to sacrifice the lives of his own people in a futile attempt to rewrite the map of Europe,"
news-yahoo Wednesday, January 12, 2022 7:13:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“My argument is that, if you want to succeed in getting Russia not to invade, you have to give the consequences beforehand,”
politico Tuesday, January 11, 2022 3:44:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“A full accounting of the US response to this crisis is not complete without the Pentagon — especially when it comes to understanding the complete collapse of the US trained and funded Afghan military,”
TheFrontierPost-en Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:14:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“A full accounting of the U.S. response to this crisis is not complete without the Pentagon — especially when it comes to understanding the complete collapse of the U.S. trained and funded Afghan military,”
defensenews Wednesday, January 5, 2022 12:51:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Donald Blome
)
:
"Ambassador Blome, I welcome your nomination at this particularly challenging moment in the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship. As I told this committee last month, the failure of our mission in Afghanistan was due, in no small part, to years of Pakistani double-dealing. Islamabad offered a safe haven to the Taliban even as its militants targeted and killed US troops. We need to have a serious conversation with the Pakistani government on the path forward, and I am confident that you will deliver a tough message to them, if confirmed. "
geo-tv Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:22:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“When Congress passed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act in 2016, one of the many reasons I was vehemently opposed is because it included an unfair loophole that allowed bankruptcy advisers and consultants to get rich off of worsening economic inequalities in Puerto Rico without having to disclose their conflicts of interests with creditors to whom Puerto Rico owed money,” “Today we took a monumental leap forward in righting this wrong. By unanimously passing this legislation in the Senate, the people of Puerto Rico are now one step closer to finally having the transparency they deserve in the debt restructuring process”
foreignaffairs-nz Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:21:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Hispanic Caucus
)
:
“I think the House members — the Hispanic Caucus in the House — will find it tough to vote on it,”
TheFrontierPost-en Sunday, December 19, 2021 9:34:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Let’s face it: There is little to celebrate when it comes to nominations in the Senate,”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, December 17, 2021 10:48:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“It’s always still possible, especially if we do it in January, to make it retroactive,” “I think it becomes more difficult the longer we wait”
sentinelsource Friday, December 17, 2021 8:58:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Bernadine Natalie Moni Elimbi
)
:
“The enactment of the U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021 is a powerful demonstration not only of the Congress’s commitment to strengthening our bilateral defense relationship and enduring ties with our Hellenic partners, but also of our appreciation for Greece’s pivotal role in securing regional security and economic prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean,”
greekreporter Friday, December 17, 2021 7:49:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“While it is positive that we are confirming these three nominees today and a few more I hope in the next day, I am deeply concerned that we have more than 50 nominees that will remain pending on the Senate Floor – having passed the Committee, almost all of them by strong bipartisan votes – that are subject to delays and obstacles,” “We are less safe when our national security agencies are so short-staffed. We owe it to the American people to fix this problem so that we can be represented abroad”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, December 17, 2021 12:44:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“The State Department’s long history of failure to cultivate a professional environment that empowers underrepresented and minority employees and celebrates the diversity of its workforce is entirely unacceptable. As I have said many times, diversity within the ranks of the State Department, at all levels, is both a moral and national security imperative, and the diversity of the American people is our greatest source of strength – we simply cannot afford to lead with anything less than that. To fully represent the broad and rich array of backgrounds of all Americans and to champion core American values abroad are of the utmost importance,” “Should the U.S. hope to continue to command positions of leadership on the world stage with legitimacy and to amplify the voices of those demanding important change, we must ensure that the doors of our national security bureaucracy are open to all who wish to serve, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, creed, or other historically underrepresented status. As the first Latino SFRC Chairman and as the highest ranking Latino in Congress, I am immensely proud to unveil this critical legislation in recognition of the fact that our ability to conduct robust diplomacy and project democratic ideals abroad is grounded in our championship of diversity, equity, and inclusion at home”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, December 17, 2021 12:44:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“The State Department’s long history of failure to cultivate a professional environment that empowers underrepresented and minority employees and celebrates the diversity of its workforce is entirely unacceptable. As I have said many times, diversity within the ranks of the State Department, at all levels, is both a moral and national security imperative, and the diversity of the American people is our greatest source of strength – we simply cannot afford to lead with anything less than that. To fully represent the broad and rich array of backgrounds of all Americans and to champion core American values abroad are of the utmost importance,” “Should the U.S. hope to continue to command positions of leadership on the world stage with legitimacy and to amplify the voices of those demanding important change, we must ensure that the doors of our national security bureaucracy are open to all who wish to serve, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, creed, or other historically underrepresented status. As the first Latino SFRC Chairman and as the highest ranking Latino in Congress, I am immensely proud to unveil this critical legislation in recognition of the fact that our ability to conduct robust diplomacy and project democratic ideals abroad is grounded in our championship of diversity, equity, and inclusion at home”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, December 17, 2021 4:39:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“New Delhi will need to address our concerns if it seeks to deepen our partnership even further,”
phnompenhpost Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:04:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Increasing transparency and accountability at INTERPOL underscores the bipartisan commitment of the United States Senate to push back against countries, large or small, seeking to distort legitimate law enforcement cooperation to instead pursue political opponents or personal vendettas,” “This new provision will strengthen protections for human rights defenders, political dissidents, and journalists, and pave the way for the international community to join the United States in pressing for reforms and standing against the abuse of INTERPOL Red Notices by China and Russia, among others”
foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:18:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about National Defense Authorization Act
)
:
“The enactment of the U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021 is a powerful demonstration not only of the Congress’s commitment to strengthening our bilateral defense relationship and enduring ties with our Hellenic partners, but also of our appreciation for Greece’s pivotal role in securing regional security and economic prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean,” “As a life-long advocate and stalwart supporter of the deep American bonds with Greece, Cyprus and Israel, I am incredibly proud to see Congress take such a critical step to reaffirm the 3+1 partnership as the lynchpin of democracy and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and as an invaluable alliance for the United States”
foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:18:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“As a reliable NATO ally, Greece plays a critical role in promoting security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The 200th anniversary of Greek independence reminds us of the long history of U.S.-Greece cooperation based on our shared commitment to democratic values, and we must continue building that cooperation in the years to come,” “In order to ensure that the Eastern Mediterranean remains secure, the U.S. must bolster its defense relationship with Greece by supporting Greece’s efforts to modernize its armed forces. This legislation seeks to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the U.S. and Greece in order to advance our shared values, promote security cooperation, and support a secure Eastern Mediterranean for years to come”
greekreporter Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:04:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"With more than 1.3 billion people and the sixth-largest economy in the world, India is a vital strategic partner for the United States. As a member of the Quad - alongside the United States, Japan, and Australia - India is playing a greater role in helping maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific,"
timesofindia Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:54:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez added
:
“We’re at the end of the year,” “Otherwise all these people have to be sent back [through the committee] and we have to start the process all over”
politico Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:23:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"New Delhi will need to address our concerns if it seeks to deepen our partnership even further,"
afp-en Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:56:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“What we’re going to have is rate shock,”
theatlantic Sunday, December 12, 2021 3:16:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Putin himself, as well as his inner circle, would lose access to bank accounts in the West. Russia would effectively be cut off and isolated from the international economic system,”
aljazeera-en Friday, December 10, 2021 2:14:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Saudi
)
:
"Make no mistake, the Saudi-led coalition bears the brunt of the responsibility for the devastation in Yemen. Yet I along with most members of this body have always supported the use of weapons systems in defense of civilian populations,"
al-monitor Thursday, December 9, 2021 1:01:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Saudi
)
:
“Make no mistake, the Saudi-led coalition bears the brunt of the responsibility for the devastation in Yemen,” “Yet I, along with most members of this body, have always supported the use of weapons systems in defense of civilian populations”
politico Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:45:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Republicans had plenty of amendments they could have had, but because they didn’t get them all, then we end up with none,” “And trying to work it in as something that wasn’t in either original bill was a challenge that we couldn’t achieve”
news-yahoo Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:35:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"This boycott is a necessary step to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to human rights in the face of the Chinese government's unconscionable abuses,"
arkansasonline Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:16:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"When President Biden signs this legislation into law, we will begin unleashing transformative new investments in everything from roads and railways to drinking water to electrical vehicle infrastructure and more,"
caldwells Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about New Jersey Transit
)
:
"NJ Transit is the largest statewide transit system in America and we're also home to the critical infrastructure that supports the busiest rail corridor in America – the Northeast Corridor," "This legislation will provide access to billions of dollars over the coming years to complete major upgrades, like what's being proposed here in Bloomfield"
caldwells Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez agreed
:
"This is a critical step forward in making sure we protect a woman's settled right to access full and equitable reproductive care, including birth control,"
caldwells Thursday, November 18, 2021 7:20:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I am committed to advancing the advice and consent process on the Kigali Amendment in the coming months,”
scientificamerican Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:31:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez wrote
(
about Mark Karples
)
:
“If India chooses to go forward with its purchase of the S-400, that act will clearly constitute a significant, and therefore sanctionable, transaction with the Russian defense sector under Section 231 of CAATSA. It will also limit India’s ability to work with the U.S. on development and procurement of sensitive military technology,”
Hindu Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:32:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“I personally am not supportive of giving them F-16s,”
greekreporter Saturday, November 13, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“It’s not Turkey, it’s Erdogan,”
greekreporter Saturday, November 13, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Erdogan sees his country as on par with the great powers of the world. It’s not,”
alarabiya-en Monday, November 8, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“The region and the world needs a stable and democratic Turkey. Under Erdogan, such a future is but a dim hope”
alarabiya-en Monday, November 8, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Peace
)
:
"I am proud to be joined by my colleagues in introducing the Ethiopia Peace and Democracy Promotion Act of 2021 to enhance our nation's efforts to pursue meaningful accountability for the bloodshed and tragedy in Tigray," "The United States and broader international community cannot turn away from the people of Ethiopia as staggering reports of extrajudicial killings, murdered aid workers, and use of mass rape and sexual violence as weapons of war continue to pour out of the region. I am committed to continue working with my colleagues to secure this legislation's passage and demonstrate that the United States will match our words of support with unflinching, definitive and robust action. A year in, we must confront this raging conflict head-on and hold perpetrators of heinous abuses responsible"
allafrica Friday, November 5, 2021 10:22:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Dream
)
:
“Protecting our border is a sacrosanct responsibility we have as a nation, but so is treating migrants and asylum seekers with the dignity and respect they deserve. These two are not incompatible, and that is why I am proud to be joining my colleagues in introducing this important legislation that will overhaul immigration enforcement at the border to prevent the types of abuses we recently saw carried out against Haitian refugees. It is my hope we can pass this bill and help restore our status as a beacon of hope and opportunity for all those seeking refuge and wanting to contribute to the American Dream,”
foreignaffairs-nz Friday, November 5, 2021 2:16:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“The minority has refused to grant her a hearing, apparently because there is some concern about her tweets calling up the use of anti-Semitic tropes,” “Let's think about that a minute. We don't want the person nominated to advance our global efforts against anti-Semitism to call out anti-Semitism? I sincerely hope that's not the position of the minority”
israelnationalnews Thursday, November 4, 2021 11:31:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez charged
:
"But they will benefit the millionaires and billionaires who see this as a windfall to avoid paying their fair share,"
caldwells Thursday, November 4, 2021 10:18:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"We are convinced any SALT relief should be targeted to the families that need it most," "And we are optimistic we can reach an agreement soon to solve this issue without going against President Joe Biden's pledge on not raising taxes to families making under $400,000 a year"
caldwells Thursday, November 4, 2021 10:18:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Today, as the RENACER Act heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature, I am proud to see Congress come together – in a bicameral, common-sense way – to let the people of Nicaragua know we are not turning a blind eye to their cries of desperation,” “It’s not very often that Republicans and Democrats are able to come together these days to find common ground and address a serious challenge – this bill is a rare exception. We are witnessing the worst authoritarian assault on democracy in Latin America in decades, and I am proud to lead this effort for Congress to act decisively so the Ortega-Murillo regime knows there will be major consequences for the pseudo coronation of their dynastic dictatorship. I look forward to working with President Biden to ensure the swift implementation of the RENACER Act”
foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, November 4, 2021 5:56:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"Bottom line is I'm supporting a price negotiation bill that has been worked out. What I've said since the very beginning of the discussion, how do we ensure that consumers at the counter get relief,"
CBSnews Thursday, November 4, 2021 3:18:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I would dare say that’s probably true in most of the other states that have been affected negatively by the cap,”
huffingtonpost-us-en Thursday, November 4, 2021 1:00:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez added
:
“We will have no ambassador in Israel as we deal with the challenges of Iran and others in the region,” “It is mind-boggling; all of those who get up here and talk about our ally, the state of Israel, the importance of the state of Israel, but we won't have an ambassador there to help us meet the challenges that Israel has”
jpost Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:28:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Israel David
)
:
“So we will have no ambassador in Israel as we deal with the challenges of Iran and others in the region. It is mind-boggling all of those who get up here and talk about our ally the State of Israel, but we won’t have an ambassador there to help us meet the challenges that Israel faces,”
timesofisrael Wednesday, November 3, 2021 4:39:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"So we will have no ambassador in Israel, as we deal with the challenges of Iran and others in the region. It is mind-boggling, all of those who get up here and talk about our ally the State of Israel, but we won't have an ambassador there to help us meet the challenges that Israel faces,"
israelnationalnews Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“That’s probably why they are having options, too,” “And then, you know, you can always appeal the ruling of the chair”
politico Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:27:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"They're all places where significant Latino turnout or lack thereof could create the difference,"
thehill Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:04:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Joe Manchin
)
:
"I don't know what's informing his views or where he's getting his figures from," "But at some point, Senator Manchin has to decide what he's for. And has to let the rest of the Senate know what he's for"
nbcnews Tuesday, November 2, 2021 10:42:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"I think we have worked in a way to try to get there by a series of issues, including out-of-pocket caps, smoothing elements," "It would include negotiation. It would draw a very significant amount of money from the industry. And it would have a series of other elements to it that I think would go a long way towards making prescription drugs more affordable"
nbcnews Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:10:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
(
about Joe Manchin
)
:
"I don't know what's informing his views or where he's getting his figures from," "But at some point, Senator Manchin has to decide what he's for. And has to let the rest of the Senate know what he's for"
nbcnews Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:10:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“When you talk to Dreamers, they will tell you, yes, they want to finally have their dream come true and have their status adjusted, but they don’t want to leave their parents behind,”
politico Sunday, October 31, 2021 2:34:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Forcing those fleeing for their lives to be exposed to greater risk of kidnappings, extortion, trafficking, rape, and even murder is completely inconsistent with who we strive to be as a nation,”
aljazeera-en Saturday, October 30, 2021 2:00:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I am certainly supportive of clearing the visa backlog,”
nytimes Saturday, October 30, 2021 1:58:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
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about Senate Finance
)
:
"We're still a long way there because of the Senate parliamentarian, but we have a mission not to take no for an answer,"
nbcnews Saturday, October 30, 2021 12:16:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
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about Taiwan Relations
)
:
“We are committed to continue working to ensure the United States does everything in its power to champion Taiwan’s international engagement and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people of Taiwan,”
theepochtimes Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:37:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“Despite Beijing’s reckless and hostile tactics to deny it participation on the world stage, Taiwan has proven a formative and effective partner across the Western Hemisphere,” “As a model sponsor of foreign aid, Taiwan has remained consistently committed to bolstering diplomatic bonds and generous in its financial support, which has buoyed food security, natural disaster preparedness, and economic development efforts throughout the region. I am proud to be joined by my colleagues to recognize Taiwan’s critical contributions to safeguarding the stability, security, and prosperity of Latin America and the Caribbean, and its definitive worthiness to serve as a member of the IDB, the preeminent development bank in our hemisphere. We are committed to continue working to ensure the United States does everything in its power to champion Taiwan’s international engagement and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people of Taiwan”
foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, October 28, 2021 2:28:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"The diversity in the foreign and civil service, particularly in the State Department, has one of the worst records of any of the federal departments," "It's not only one of the best ways of representing the United States and our values abroad. It's also, I believe, a national security imperative"
gazette Thursday, October 28, 2021 2:18:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"We still have to, of course, get through the parliamentarian. So even if the president is desirous of seeing it, it doesn’t solve the parliamentarian’s problem”. After the parliamentarian rejected their two initial immigration pitches for a party-line spending bill that can evade a filibuster, including a pathway to legal status, Senate Democrats are pursuing a third option that would provide temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for certain undocumented immigrants. Even that, Democrats privately acknowledge, is likely to get axed. And that would leave the party’s latest Hail Mary attempt to follow through on a top priority grounded in the turf, despite Democrats’ full control of Washington for the first time in a decade. With bipartisan talks on a standalone immigration bill stalled, many in Biden’s party viewed the social spending measure as their best chance this Congress to pass some type of reform. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said this week that it’s his “hope and expectation” that the White House would include immigration in any framework that emerges with Manchin and Sinema. But Manchin cast doubt on those prospects. “I don’t think it fits,” the West Virginia Democrat said Tuesday. “I think everybody knows it doesn’t fit”. As Democrats winnow their talks down to the last series of unresolved issues, some of their most dedicated immigration reform proponents are still pushing for more attention. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) said he is "
news-yahoo Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I think there is an extraordinary moment in which this is a relationship that can be rebuilt to what it once was,” “And if we can rebuild on it we, I hope, we can expand on it — not just about Pakistan in the context of a military or security dimension, but much greater — talking about an incredibly large population that is very young; there is tremendous opportunity to build upon the economic dynamism that we create,”
pakobserver Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:43:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“And that’s what I look forward to be able to continue to promote as your US senator,”
pakobserver Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:43:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"The People's Republic of China (PRC) has sought to intentionally misuse, misinterpret and mislead others on the underlying purpose of U.N. Resolution 2758,"
focustaiwan Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:06:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I think there is an extraordinary moment in which this is a relationship that can be rebuilt to what it once was,” “And if we can rebuild on it, we, I hope, can expand on it not just about Pakistan in the context of a military or security dimension, but much greater talking about an incredibly large population that is very young; there is tremendous opportunity to build upon the economic dynamism that we create,”
geo-tv Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:08:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“And that’s what I look forward to be able to continue to promote as your US senator,”
geo-tv Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:08:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I think there is an extraordinary moment in which this is a relationship that can be rebuilt to what it once was,” “And if we can rebuild on it we, I hope, we can expand on it not just about Pakistan in the context of a military or security dimension, but much greater talking about an incredibly large population that is very young; there is tremendous opportunity to build upon the economic dynamism that we create”
tribune Tuesday, October 26, 2021 8:52:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“And that’s what I look forward to be able to continue to promote as your US senator,”
tribune Tuesday, October 26, 2021 8:52:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
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about Rogério Salume
)
:
"The Sudanese military's takeover of the state apparatus is completely unacceptable and will have long-lasting consequences with respect to US-Sudanese relations,"
irishsun Monday, October 25, 2021 11:45:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez urged
:
"However, it's not too late to reverse course and stop this attack on Sudan's transition toward democracy."
irishsun Monday, October 25, 2021 11:45:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I think there is an extraordinary moment in which this is a relationship that can be rebuilt to what it once was,” “And if we can rebuild on it we, I hope, we can expand on it — not just about Pakistan in the context of a military or security dimension, but much greater– talking about an incredibly large population that is very young; there is tremendous opportunity to build upon the economic dynamism that we create”
app-en Monday, October 25, 2021 7:40:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“And that’s what I look forward to be able to continue to promote as your US senator,”
app-en Monday, October 25, 2021 7:40:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"For millions of Americans and especially people of color, crippling student loan debt has turned the dream of a college education into a financial nightmare that haunts them for decades,"
patch Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:18:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I am grateful to join my colleagues in introducing this critical resolution that demonstrates the United States’ unflinching commitment to the people of Cambodia in their pursuit of peace, prosperity, and democratic governance over the last thirty years and for generations to come,” “On this anniversary, we honor the values enshrined in the Peace Agreements with a call to our international partners to reaffirm their support for the defense of fundamental freedoms in Cambodia, and urge Prime Minister Hun Sen to halt his authoritarian overreach and oppression of his own people. Three decades later, Cambodians’ future cannot be jeopardized further by attempts to deny fair, multiparty elections, freedom of speech, and other basic rights”
foreignaffairs-nz Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:43:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez asked
:
“What will you do in your role as Commissioner to address these operational missteps?”
wkbn Friday, October 22, 2021 4:08:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez told
:
“When we have not had a confirmed ambassador in Singapore for almost five years now, it’s tough to have diplomatic engagement, which underscores the importance of getting you in place as soon as possible,”
straitstimesSG Friday, October 22, 2021 10:49:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
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about Laquan McDonald
)
:
“As you are aware, today is also the anniversary of the murder of Laquan McDonald,” “My heart goes out to his family on this day. I believe all of us share that sentiment and to so many other victims and their families as we work to deliver meaningful reforms to the Black and Brown communities who endure injustices every day”
suntimes Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:44:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“As the United States faces an unprecedented confluence of challenges on the world stage, our security, interests, and ability to advance our values and assert global leadership should not be imperiled by the obstructionism of those infatuated with playing politics with our entire national security infrastructure,” “When it comes to confirming heavily vetted and highly qualified nominees, I intend to continue scheduling as many hearings and votes as possible to ensure we have empowered diplomats and development professionals in place to promote American values and interests around the world. I am proud the Committee fulfilled its responsibilities today and look forward to working with my colleagues to secure these nominees’ confirmation on the Senate Floor”
foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:43:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“When it comes to confirming heavily vetted and highly qualified nominees, I intend to continue scheduling as many hearings and votes as possible to ensure we have empowered diplomats and development professionals in place to promote American values and interests around the world,”
thejournal Wednesday, October 20, 2021 5:22:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
"As the United States faces an unprecedented confluence of challenges on the world stage, our security, interests and ability to advance our values and assert global leadership should not be imperilled by the obstructionism of those infatuated with playing politics with our entire national security infrastructure,"
RTERadio Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:26:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez said
:
“I was not satisfied with Mr. Estevez’s non-answers as to whether the Biden administration was planning to fulfill President Biden’s campaign promise and finally reverse the Trump administration’s dangerous stripping of oversight authority of U.S. firearm sales from the State Department’s Munitions List to the Commerce Department,”
theepochtimes Saturday, October 16, 2021 7:27:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez disse
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about Joseph Biden
)
:
"Com este escrito, o governo Biden desperdiçou uma oportunidade de avançar na incomparável liderança dos Estados Unidos no combate a todas as formas de tráfico de pessoas e escravidão moderna"
uol Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:25:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez dijo
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about Nicolas Maduro
)
:
“Seguir deportando a los venezolanos de regreso a la tragedia de Maduro sería decirles que son una carga para nuestras comunidades, una amenaza para nuestra seguridad nacional y un invitado no deseado en nuestro país. La realidad y nuestro interés nacional son precisamente lo contrario”
orlandosentinel Tuesday, March 9, 2021 2:03:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez reconnu
:
«Nous savons que pour avancer, il faudra négocier»
24heures Friday, February 19, 2021 1:56:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez afirmou
:
"tirar 11 milhões de imigrantes sem documentos das sombras"
em Friday, February 19, 2021 1:01:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez explicou
:
"Sabemos que o caminho a seguir requer negociações com os outros, mas não vamos fazer concessões de início"
em Friday, February 19, 2021 1:01:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez expliqué
:
«Nous savons que pour avancer, il faudra négocier mais nous n’allons pas faire des concessions avant même de commencer»
lavenir Thursday, February 18, 2021 10:28:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez estimé
:
"Le Congrès et le gouvernement doivent renouveler notre engagement envers la protection des réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile dans la période post-Trump"
skynet Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:13:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez dijo
:
"El Congreso y la Administración deben renovar nuestro compromiso con la protección de los refugiados y solicitantes de asilo en la era posterior a Trump"
teletica Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:35:00 PM EAT
Robert Menendez declaró
:
“Sabiendo que la xenofobia, el fanatismo y nativismo siguen siendo problemas en los Estados Unidos, significa mucho saber que ahora habrá un museo Smithsoniano de clase mundial que ayudará a educar a todos los estadounidenses sobre las luchas, los triunfos y las historias de los latinos estadounidenses cuyas historias ocurrieron antes de la fundación de nuestra República”
orlandosentinel Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:37:00 AM EAT
Robert Menendez uvedl
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about Donald Trump
)
:
"Zbývá jediná otázka, a sice jestli prezident Trump jedná přímo na příkaz ruského a tureckého vůdce, nebo jestli jen záměrně přehlíží svá vlastní selhání,"
ceskenoviny-en Thursday, October 24, 2019 12:27:00 PM EAT
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