Bob Menendez: “I believe it is important for us to continue to maintain the threat of stronger and more additional sanctions in order…”

I thank my colleague for yielding. I rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. Congressman Payne was a fierce advocate and a dedicated public servant who fought tirelessly…

I just want to underscore that point because it is so important.

More than 700,000 New Jerseyans sent me here to be their voice in Congress and to address the challenges they face each and every day. Many of those constituents have sent me messages advocating for what is most important to them…

And what I know about laws is that they can be made stronger and they could also be made weaker.