Rob Menendez actually said...

"If confirmed, I will work with the government and civil society to help strengthen democracy and governance, promote constructive political dialogue, and encourage greater citizen participation in the..."

"If confirmed, I would continue to make counternarcotics a high priority."

"I am as committed to engage the Nicaraguan civil society as I have been with their Cuban counterparts during the last 3 years."

"the ability to engage not just with civil society, but with human rights activists and political dissidents languishing inside of their country to create the space that is necessary for the proper dem..."