Bob Menendez Jr.

Until we change the dynamics of those countries, we will continuously have this challenge.

That is what history shows. That is what the world recognizes.

The United States needs a strong, interagency strategy--led by U.N. Ambassador Haley--in order to have any chance to convince other countries to pay more.

My job is going to be able to make sure people understand why diversity is important, and it has to be a part of everything that we do.

In Congress, there is broad bipartisan consensus that the U.S. Government must work with our partners in the region to address the root causes--lack of security, weak rule of law, and extreme poverty--pushing people to leave their…

So when we talk about creating more energy for exportation, it seems to me that the realities of affecting places like Ukraine... we need a more directed effort.

we cannot get tax treaties passed because one Member decides to hold up the process?

I believe in the fundamental, bedrock principle of a free press.

For me, all the policy we do here is always, how do I make it connected to the average citizen I represent?

The fourth estate, in my mind, plays a crucial role in our democracy and all over the world.

I have not seen any evidence that that is credible.

Many families in New Jersey and throughout the country are still waiting for a raise.

What do you believe would be your top three policy issues that you will pursue on behalf of the United States with the Bahamians?

Colombia has to be reciprocal, at least from my perspective, in these two issues if it wants to continue to have strong support from members of Congress.

In New Jersey and across the Nation, low-income households... are struggling to find affordable places to call home.

Did OneWest engage in the practice of dual tracking, offering a struggling homeowner the hope of a modification while simultaneously pursuing a foreclosure?

Will you commit to provide the total number of foreclosures and loan modifications completed in each of the States represented by Members of this Committee prior to the Committee's vote on your nomination?

I hope that we can think about some other possibilities here.

It would be tragic. It would be tragic anywhere.

I have some serious concerns about the Committee considering this many nominees at one time.

While on the campaign trail, the President promised to cut taxes on the middle class. What we see under his plan... is that the top 1 percent of millionaires and billionaires would receive nearly half of all the tax cuts.

I have not seen any justification rooted in facts, and at least one of your future colleagues, NCUA Chair McWatters, told this Committee he opposes the fund's elimination.

Let me ask you this. Do you believe that the President should sign a tax reform bill that raises taxes on almost a quarter of all middle-class families?

It is my personal belief that Congress as a whole is a coequal branch of government with the executive and must, therefore, dutifully exercise its role not only as overseer, but as authorizer.

I certainly believe that if a potential 22 million more Americans are uninsured by 2026 and cause premiums to skyrocket for middle-class families and those nearing retirement, that is going to have an impact on the economy.