Robert Menendez actually said...

"If confirmed, I will work tirelessly to ensure that we are making steady progress to achieving these objectives."

"If confirmed, I will lead our Mission in supporting issue-based civic and voter education to support peaceful elections."

"If confirmed, I would take all allegations of human rights abuses seriously, speak out against any unlawful killings, and press for accountability."

"If confirmed, I will continue to support this ECOWAS-facilitated political dialogue to ensure implementation of the recommendations."