Robert Menendez actually said...

"In my view, sanctions can be an effective foreign policy tool if used appropriately."

"If confirmed, I look forward to serving our Nation again in Africa, a continent full of promise, opportunity, and challenges."

"However, implementation has been challenging and results have not always kept pace with established goals."

"U.S. policy priorities are clear: (1) deepening security cooperation, especially in the maritime domain; (2) strengthening Gabon's democratic processes; (3) enhancing trade and economic opportunities ..."