Bob Menendez actually said...

"The reality is along the border communities it is the cartels that run the border communities, not the government of Mexico."

"Mexico has a responsibility, first and foremost, to its own citizens to establish safety and security within its own territory and to those who visit its country, as well."

"We need to up, dramatically, in our engagement with Mexico. It can't be all about economics. It has to be about safety and security, as well."

"The question is: How do you go after the cartels? How do you dry up their money? How do you go after their leadership?"