Robert Menendez actually said...

"Any action that is taken in New York or Paris or anywhere else is a distraction and undermines the prospects for peace."

"I had the opportunity to meet with the First Lady and the Secretary of Social Inclusion, Dr. Pignato, last week."

"If confirmed, it would be an honor and a privilege to serve my country in this new capacity, and join my colleagues in working to extend U.S. leadership at and through the United Nations."

"We look forward hearing from you as it gets finalized, as to what our assistance might be."