Bob Menendez actually said...

"Again, Day 1, in talking to the staff of the bureaus, I will include human rights as one of our core responsibilities to promote overseas."

"Do you believe that promoting democracy and human rights abroad is in the U.S. national interest?"

"If I am--if confirmed, it will be incumbent upon me, and I would push to ensure nonproliferation."

"I just hope that you will keep--if you are confirmed, that you will keep the narrative honest."