Robert Menendez actually said...

"I have spent the better part of a quarter of a century in Congress trying to improve our immigration laws."

"to serve the interests of the United States of America, the American people, and to promote our foreign policy objectives through diplomacy and development."

"I generally have an affinity for Cubans even when they are Republican."

"If confirmed, I will continue the Department's efforts to employ a broad range of political and public diplomacy approaches."