Robert Menendez actually said...

"We celebrate that achievement and we seek to further solidify the pillars of democracy: fair and free elections, the independent operation of the legislative and executive branches, an independent jud..."

"We believe that the early presence of a sufficient number of credible and well-trained international observers will be important to the credibility of the process."

"IRI has had a robust Cuba program for many years that supports civil society and conducts unique polling on the views of Cubans on a variety of issues."

"It is our task from afar to provide the supportive environment that helps to foster democratic practices."