Robert Menendez actually said...

"Through the rest of the 21st century and beyond, much of the strategic, political, and economic future of the world is likely to be shaped by the decisions made in Washington and Beijing."

"If confirmed, you will be a central player in conveying a clear message to the entire region that America is an Asia-Pacific player and will be part of the region for the long haul."

"Clearly one of the biggest opportunities before U.S. foreign policy today is getting the relationship between the United States and China, in the context of our rebalance to the Asia-Pacific, right."

"what standards do we create and what enforcement mechanisms do we have, because, at the end of the day, regardless of what agreements we enter into, it is only the enforcement of those agreements that..."