Robert Menendez actually said...

"I take nothing more seriously than the health and security of the people who will work with me."

"I will use the tools and support available to me through the U.S. Government to highlight the dangers posed by the Maduro regime."

"We have witnessed backsliding in many countries and are deeply concerned about the systemic repression and lack of free and fair elections in Nicaragua and Venezuela."

"I want to let you know that I am very supportive of seeing our diplomatic presence back in Ukraine."