Robert Menendez actually said...

"The Trafficking in Persons Report, we all recognize, is a significant tool in our efforts here."

"there can be no doubt that our fight against modern-day slavery is a bipartisan, bicameral commitment to put our principles in action."

"So the upgrade was partially based on actions that have not been implemented, that were not even passed, that were outside of the reporting period, but you did not take into account the discovery of t..."

"So the reality is that one of the main justifications for the upgrade of Malaysia... was the government's effort to introduce amendments to strengthen antitrafficking laws."