Robert Menendez actually said...

"It seems to me that the Chinese are clearly, in one of its priorities, after Latin American mineral resources."

"And that continues to be a challenge to the United States."

"Well, what are we willing to do--maybe, Mr. Secretary, this might be more of your bailiwick."

"I do think that to the extent that we are spending money in the hemisphere, rule-of-law programs and efforts to strengthen the rule of law is incredibly important."