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Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the senior United States Senator from New Jersey. He is a member of the Democratic party.

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My prayers are with Judge New Jersey Judge Esther Salas and New Jersey Judge Esther Salas family, and that those responsible for this horrendous act are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 4 months ago Top News

I just heard Secretary Pompeo's remarks and I can tell you Secretary Pompeo wasn't at the same briefing that I was in, i didn't get the answer to any of( my) questions. So, I don't know what the Secretary is talking about.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 10 months ago Top News

There is information in his FBI background investigation that concerns me greatly and that I believe members may find problematic and potentially disqualifying for Senate confirmation.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

Never in our nations history have we nominated such an underqualified person to this critical post.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 1 year ago Politics

The law clearly mandates sanctions penalties for 'significant transactions' with the Russian Federation's defense and intelligence sectors, which would clearly include the delivery of an S-400 system.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

These claims are absurd, particularly from an administration that has taken a wrecking ball to America's global leadership on promoting fundamental rights across the world.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

This is a power grab, pure and simple, with lasting implications for the role of Congress in the sale of arms around the world.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

Stand up for the proposition that we won't let any allies, just because they're an ally, kill, with impunity, a journalist — something that we cherish under our Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the freedom of expression under the First Amendment. And stand up for the proposition that we won't let our bombs fall upon innocent civilians and have the moral responsibility which will be a blemish on our history for years to come.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 1 year ago Top News

I am disappointed, but not surprised, that the Trump Administration has failed once again to prioritize our long-term national security interests or stand up for human rights, and instead is granting favors to authoritarian countries like Saudi Arabia.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

The sanctions that we have are unilateral. They're important.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

It sends Maduro a message, as well as Russia and China that are helping to prop up Maduro.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

I think we have very good prospects here.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

U.S. foreign assistance is not charity; it advances our strategic interests and funds initiatives that protect American citizens.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

But we cannot let these interests blind us to our values or to our long term interests in stability.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago World

I think the administration, specifically the President, is in violation of the Magnitsky Act.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

I think the Senate's going to have to act unless it is willing to accept the death of a U.S. resident journalist as an acceptable action because of a broader relationship. I don't accept that.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago World

The Senate needs to act. Otherwise, Global Magnitsky will have no consequence and any administration, this one or another, can just ignore it.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 1 year ago World

Today's bombing, which took place in a Syrian city patrolled by The US forces, is a stark reminder that the Trump Administration needs a clearly developed and articulated strategy to secure the gains we have made in the fight against terror that includes those on the frontlines of this ongoing fight as well as our diplomatic and development corps, the United States must do more to work with our allies to develop a comprehensive approach that secures our long-term interests in the region.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

The President needs to have a clear and consistent approach to China, and not turn a blind eye as a million Muslims are unjustly imprisoned and forced into labor camps by an autocratic regime.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 2 years ago US News

I really don't believe, Mr. Secretary, you know what happened during the President's two-plus hours of conversation with President Vladimir Putin, and I really don't know much more about the summit after sitting here for three hours than I did before.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 2 years ago Top News

When the President speaks it is the policy of the United States, in one respect, I applaud this declaration about Crimea. But then he goes and says that Russia should join the G-7. Well, the reason Russia is not in the G-7 is because the invaded Ukraine. So which is the policy?

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 2 years ago Top News

I remind you that the American public has a right to insist that the sales of U.S. weapons to foreign governments - especially those of this magnitude and lethality – are consistent with U.S. values and national security objectives, the Congress, as the direct representative of the American public, is charged with exercising effective oversight of such sales.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Politics

The Congress, as the direct representative of the American public, is charged with exercising effective oversight of such sales.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Politics

These entities who are our allies must understand that under U.S. law ... the purchases of such systems ultimately are sanctionable and we will press very hard on the question of pursuing those sanctions should they choose to do so, and I hope you'll communicate that in your role, absolutely, senator.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Politics

I'm not sure that constantly quoting the Libya model is the diplomatic way to try to get to the results that we try to seek in North Korea.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Top News

With this decision President Trump is risking U.S. national security, recklessly upending foundational partnerships with key U.S. allies in Europe and gambling with Israel's security.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Top News

From the very beginning, I never wavered in my innocence and my belief that justice would prevail, i am grateful that the Department of Justice has taken the time to re-evaluate its case and come to the appropriate conclusion.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

I don’t expect diplomacy to be negotiated out in the open, but I do expect for someone who is the nominee to be secretary of state, when he speaks with committee leadership and is asked specific questions about North Korea, to share some insights about such a visit.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

From the very beginning, I never wavered in my innocence and my belief that justice would prevail. I am grateful that the Department of Justice has taken the time to reevaluate its case and come to the appropriate conclusion.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

The other thing to consider is that this case was brought by a different attorney general and a different Department of Justice, politics has no place in the justice process … however, it does factor into it.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 3 years ago Politics

The jury has not spoken yet, so I don’t like to answer what if questions.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 3 years ago Latest Headlines

With its announcement today, the (International Atomic Energy Agency) confirmed they could not determine the possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program -- except to assess that, contrary to its claims, Iran was working at certain points to weaponize its nuclear program, with little known about Iran's true intent, we find ourselves today opening a floodgate of frozen assets to a regime that is bent on opposing our interests.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 4 years ago Politics

The problem is we have gone from preventing a nuke in Iran to managing it.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago Latest Headlines

President Obama may have outstretched his hand, but the Castros still have their fists real tight.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 5 years ago World

If diplomats can negotiate for two-years on this issue, then certainly Congress is entitled to a review period of an agreement that will fundamentally alter our relationship with Iran and the sanctions imposed by Congress, the best outcome remains a good deal that ends Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program. That requires a strong, united, and bipartisan approach from the administration and Congress.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago Politics

We all know that it may be the intent of someone not to have any large-scale, long-term offensive combat troops, but that intention can honestly change along the way.

– Bob Menendez

Found on CNN 5 years ago Politics

That's where the rub will be.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago U.S.

I would think it would be very difficult to get an ambassador confirmed.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago Politics

Let's be clear, this was not a humanitarian act by the Fidel Castro regime.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago Politics

President Obama's actions have vindicated the brutal behavior of the Cuban government, trading Mr. Gross for three convicted criminals sets an extremely dangerous precedent. It invites dictatorial and rogue regimes to use Americans serving overseas as bargaining chips.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago Latest Headlines

Tony Blinken is a tireless and able public servant who has served the nation well.

– Bob Menendez

Found on FOX News 5 years ago Politics

Republicans need to actually do what we say we'll do. they still have time to pass that bill.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 6 years ago Most Read Articles

They still have time to pass that bill.

– Bob Menendez

Found on Reuters 6 years ago Most Read Articles

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