Robert Menendez actually said...

"you're going to be uniquely positioned to be a strong voice on behalf of these principles that have not just made our Nation great but have made the world safer and more prosperous."

"If confirmed, you'll serve the U.S. Government as its highest representative to the countries to which you have been nominated."

"the United States needs to be a clear and bold voice on behalf of liberal democracy, on behalf of self-determination, on behalf of people having their basic human rights respected."

"There clearly is a problem, based on the chart that you have given me here, with our recruitment efforts."