Robert Menendez actually said...

"the United States needs to be a clear and bold voice on behalf of liberal democracy, on behalf of self-determination, on behalf of people having their basic human rights respected."

"I will be pretty outraged if we have to chair another hearing in November to examine how Chavez stole the election in Venezuela."

"The wide range of bilateral issues that confronts these embassies is as broad and complex as America's multifaceted relationship with the region itself."

"it's important for all of you, as you go to your new posts, that you be firm advocates on behalf of democracy, on behalf of freedom, on behalf of the right of the people of these countries to self-det..."