Robert Menendez actually said...

I am a strong believer in Chief of Mission authority. I am a strong believer that there needs to be transparency on any operations by U.S. Government agencies with the ambassador within the country of responsibility.

Context

Menendez advocates for transparency and authority of the ambassador in U.S. operations abroad.

03/15/2011

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