Robert Menendez actually said...

"The United States has remained strongly engaged both politically and economically with Northern Ireland for decades."

"The decision to forgo elections and to extend the current Parliament for nearly 2 years undermines Lebanon's democratic practices."

"If confirmed, I look forward to serving our Nation again in Africa, a continent full of promise, opportunity, and challenges."

"However, implementation has been challenging and results have not always kept pace with established goals."