Rob Menendez actually said...

"A debt ceiling fight has always been dangerous. It is dangerous for our financial system."

"Strengthening democracy remains a fundamental pillar of the bilateral relationship."

"These attacks failed because of the resilience of the Brazilian and American people, and the strength of our democratic institutions."

"We know that former President Jair Bolsonaro, through his lies and disinformation, fomented the attacks on Brazil's democracy."