Robert Menendez actually said...

the administration would strongly support such action. Iran is well aware that a sword of Damocles hangs over its head.

Menendez emphasizes that existing sanctions are sufficient and that Iran understands the consequences of non-compliance.

01/20/2015

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human rights and democracy programs in Cuba will not be cut

Human rights abuses continue unabated with more than 1,600 cases of arbitrary political arrests this year alone, only 5 months into the year...

Basically, what he was trying to do is create greater openings for the Cuban people within the context of the Cuban constitution.

Oh, yes, but you cannot break a monopoly unless the regime allows a monopoly to be broken.