Robert Menendez actually said...

"The ability is not by direct intervention of the United States, but by assisting the hybrid African Union-U.N. forces."

"I am confident that the committee--and the full Senate--will conclude that he is exceptionally well-qualified to serve in this important position with great distinction."

"I am confident that the Committee and the full Senate will see that she is eminently qualified for the position and will confirm her for this important post."

"She will not only be the first African American Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, I believe she will be the best Environmental Protection Agency Administrator we have seen in the history ..."