Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 14, 2022
Three years ago, I walked out on the bridge at the Colombia-Venezuela border in Cucuta and I looked out at Venezuela and saw firsthand the misery and desperation in family after family forced to flee their homeland as if it was a building on fire.
Said by
Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez reflects on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela witnessed firsthand.

Share

More from Bob Menendez

Jun 12, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly changed our day-to-day lives, especially how we work and commute.

congress.gov
May 9, 2024

Mr. President, I was unavailable for rollcall vote No. 162, on passage of Calendar No. 211, H.R. 3935, an act to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize and improve the Federal Aviation Administration and other civil aviation…

govinfo.gov
Apr 16, 2024

It is why it is so critically important that we continue to provide robust funding for our State and regional partners as we continue to invest in rail.

congress.gov
Apr 17, 2024

It is undeniable that it has reestablished the United States' position as a reliable global partner.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation