Robert Menendez actually said...

"Yes. I take nothing more seriously than the health and security of the people who will work with me, should I be confirmed."

"I will support all U.S. efforts to empower the Cuban people to determine their own future and efforts to hold the regime accountable."

"I will not apologize for the speech I made on the Senate floor."

"We cannot waste any more time. I urge my colleagues to advance her nomination so she can lead the State Department's efforts to improve the safety and security of at-risk Jewish communities."