Robert Menendez actually said...

"I believe leaving senior positions that require Senate-confirmed, empowered individuals vacant undermines the ability of the department to carry out its mission."

"History has proven unequivocally that countries who share our values of human rights, democratic governance, fundamental freedoms, make more stable countries."

"So while I have a great affinity for Japan, I also want our people to be keeping abreast of what they are doing as it relates to what they may perceive as their national interests but may affect ours."

"I do not believe USAID is perfect, but I do... welcome reforms that promote best practices."