Bob Menendez

These are about investments that yield huge dividends in the long run and that leverage our opportunity to attract the private sector.

I just hope that as we look at this, after the vetting goes through and the determination is made of what is a project that is worthy of being funded, that we would look also at the mechanism of streamlining a process that ensures that we…

It seems to me it is an effort at the future economy of this country.

I rise today to recognize September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. America has always celebrated its diverse heritage with pride. It has always honored those who have contributed and made this Nation great. Irish…

I think that the Chinese have learned the Texas two-step very well.

I want to observe the Chairman's request because I know you have to go to another hearing.

Well, you don't want to see my Jersey up, so----

There is an enormous number of jobs being affected by this.

What is it that you need? If you don't have the tools now, then what is it that you need?

I come to the floor to strongly support the legislation before the Senate on behalf of small businesses in this country. They are the greatest generators of jobs in the country. We hear that so often from our colleagues on the other side…

I have listened to my colleagues in this debate, and I am reminded of a great Republican, President Reagan, who said, ``There they go again.'' I always find it incredibly interesting when some of my most conservative colleagues quote the…

So it was necessary.

I believe that the legislation, together with stronger regulatory standards for bank capital and liquidity now being developed will place our financial system on a sounder foundation and minimize the risk of a repetition of the devastating…

So raising the debt is a negative. And if I do that in a way in which I don't offset that, that would be a negative, would it not be?

I always believe the starting point always has consequence, and I hear a lot about spending, which I agree is a challenge and something we need to tackle.

Is it permissible never to pay for tax cuts than what they drain the Treasury of? Is that a good fiscal policy?

So let me just do a very quick history line with you.

Let me ask you now, now, if we do absolutely nothing, what is the economy going to look like?

I have come to the floor many times to speak out about the Castro regime's abuses of the Cuban people. Today, I come to the floor once again, this time in strong opposition to any attempt in this Chamber to pass any bill that in any way…

But, if we're not all on the same page, it certainly doesn't create confidence in those of us who are asked to cast votes here for a continuing engagement.

I certainly will not vote for any more money unless I have a clear sense that we are headed in the right direction or that we are meeting goals and our resources are being well spent.

I want to rise in support of what my distinguished colleague from New Hampshire is trying to accomplish here, which is simply to give the oilspill commission the subpoena power it needs to be able to do its job--to bring those individuals…

We look forward to working with you to pass this bill this year.

I want to take this opportunity to commend Chairman Dodd on S. 1619, the Livable Communities Act.

I want to commend you, as well as Senators Whitehouse and Schumer, for your support for energy efficiency and green building.