Robert Menendez actually said...

"In the President's FY 2018 budget for State Department programs, exchanges funding received a proposed cut of over 50 percent."

"Funding for State Department educational and cultural exchanges has mostly remained level or increased slightly in recent years."

"I will also remain committed to standing up for freedom and human dignity, and continue to push China to respect universal human rights and fundamental freedoms."

"As Secretary Tillerson stated during the Diplomatic and Security Dialogue with China in June 2017, the United States seeks a constructive and results-oriented relationship with China."