Robert Menendez actually said...

"If confirmed, I will work with Embassy Cotonou to engage with the Beninese on press freedom and support for a more open media space."

"Our experience tells us that respecting peaceful religious beliefs and practices, including the right of all to participate in religious communities, is the best way to promote a peaceful and open soc..."

"We believe that suppressing political, religious, or civil society voices leads to the kind of repressive environment that generates instability."

"Human rights depend on an independent, effective judicial system, free from corruption."