Robert Menendez actually said...

"One of the hallmarks of my career has been human rights and democracy globally."

"The longer we wait, the more difficult it will be, and the more consequential to Iran's destabilization of the region."

"Now, I would argue, in the face of ongoing Russian military aggression and disinformation campaigns aimed at eroding democratic institutions and western alliances, this mission has never been more imp..."

"Our aspiration is for them to be an ally."