Robert Menendez actually said...

"I think that is one of the single greatest contributions that this country could make to the advancement of freedom and democracy on the island."

"the committee's singular focus, and we will certainly ask the United States Government through its Interests Section in Cuba to ensure that these individuals... do not face a reprisal as a result of t..."

"So, to summarize, if you are a dissident and what you are doing is sending information about what is happening inside of Cuba to the rest of the world, you are oppressed, but you are not necessarily a..."

"It is a reality inside of Cuba that one can face repression, torture, or imprisonment simply for speaking one's mind or simply for coming together in common cause to organize."