Robert Menendez actually said...

"I do not know that we did not pervert the lofty goal by a report that clearly seems to me has been politicized in a way that is not justifiable and cannot be justified."

"The Trafficking in Persons Report, we all recognize, is a significant tool in our efforts here."

"Sometimes around here, let us face it, when companies and countries realize that they can affect the process to benefit them financially, lobbying occurs."

"It seems to me that it at least confidentially should be transmitted to Congress to understand the deliberations that took place."