Robert Menendez actually said...

your job is a lot more difficult in promoting our interests with the Mexicans if that continues to be the language of this Administration.

Menendez warns Pompeo about the challenges of U.S.-Mexico relations due to current administration's language.

04/11/2018

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How can you say that then when the budget completely zeroes out assistance for democracy assistance?

A budget is a statement of values. And the administration has put forth a budget for the State Department that I do not think shares America...

If this is a core value of our foreign policy, then ultimately zeroing out its account does not speak to that core value.

I hope, Mr. Chairman, we change the budget in a way that reflects the values.