Robert Menendez actually said...

"We are willing to open our hands and offer you a hand in friendship if you are willing to unlock your clenched fist."

"It's going to be a powerful statement to parts of the hemisphere that are going to be incredibly important."

"The regime has become more oppressive."

"We need--and I've expressed this to you privately, and I hope I can get your commitment here publicly--a strong advocate."