Robert Menendez actually said...

"I will not advocate for increased diplomatic engagement unless it would enhance respect for human rights and democracy in Cuba."

"In fairness, however, the institutional, budgetary, and morale problems of the department are the result of many years, multiple administrations, and, yes, congressional action and inaction as well."

"I think there is now broad and bipartisan consensus that we have reached a crisis point, and there is a bipartisan desire to address the core structural and resource issues that have too long plagued ..."

"As I documented in a committee report last year, 'Diplomacy in Crisis,' the last Administration's repeated assault on State Department personnel, management, and resources were, in my view, unconscion..."