Robert Menendez actually said...

"If confirmed, this is an area we will give tremendous attention."

"If confirmed, it would be an honor and a privilege to serve my country in this new capacity, and join my colleagues in working to extend U.S. leadership at and through the United Nations."

"We look forward hearing from you as it gets finalized, as to what our assistance might be."

"This change really demonstrates the commitment from this government to transformational change in the areas of security and economic growth."