Robert Menendez actually said...

"I'm hoping that the administration and the State Department will be more vigorously engaged in helping civil society."

"So I hope we will change course and move more aggressively ahead on the areas that I see as concerns in terms of our democracy programs."

"It is our task from afar to provide the supportive environment that helps to foster democratic practices."

"If as part of our effort help strengthen the opportunities for sustainable development efforts and education efforts in the hemisphere, we give rise to a growing universe of citizens."