Bob Menendez

Energy independence for our country, stopping giving foreign countries that wish us harm the ability to have the resources to make that harm happen, and that we could have funded for 5 days in Iraq. Those are the choices that we make.

I came to the floor for a specific purpose, but I had the good benefit of listening to the distinguished senior Senator from West Virginia's holiday greeting. It was a very warm, loving greeting as well. I am glad I made it to the floor to…

We certainly appreciate any movement, any policy that tries to create an opportunity for freedom for the people of Cuba, for them to be able to achieve what we enjoy here in the United States--the right to choose our Representatives, to…

I wanted to thank Senators Harkin and Specter for their leadership on the bill and their strong support of this amendment, which is to put $8 million in the Patient Navigator and Chronic Disease Prevention Act. It is strongly supported by…

The American Cancer Society and all of these other organizations tell us that this amendment will help individuals who are in rural communities, minorities, and other medically underserved populations who suffer from a disproportionate…

I appreciate the views of my distinguished colleague from Vermont. I particularly appreciate his support for comprehensive immigration reform for which he has been a champion. However, I must take the opportunity to note that the…

I thank Senator Ken Salazar for the work he does on the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force on behalf of Latinos. My colleague understands, like I do, that we must not only celebrate the accomplishments of Latinos but turn to the future…

When we raised concerns about this to the Army, it halted the transfer and our understanding was that the Army would wait until the report required by BRAC was completed. But now the Army has reversed course and plans to start transferring…

The BRAC Commission knew about that important work and wanted to make sure our troops in the field would not be harmed by closing the base. They included a requirement that the Secretary of Defense issue a report to Congress proving that…

Fighting wars involves not just the men and women on the ground overseas but also dedicated workers here at home. It depends on the training and research done at military bases like Fort Monmouth. Fort Monmouth provides intelligence and…

I agree and I support this legislation as well. It will provide critical money to make sure our veterans are given the health care they deserve.

With an understanding that in doing so it does not guarantee a family member ultimately being able to achieve a visa but would, in fact, give them a fighting chance under the 100-point system to at least have the ability----

I believe on all of these scores, this is not pursuing the renewable energy sources the underlying bill is all about. This undermines the moratorium on the Outer Continental Shelf. This puts at risk other States. This is not about Virginia…

If I can respond to my friend from Virginia, I would say under the amendment of the distinguished Senator, clearly there are no States' rights for those States that will be affected by the amendment of the Senator. Second, there can be no…

What it is is an opportunity for those Governors within 100 miles of the coastal waters of the State of Virginia to work together to ensure that their interests are protected and maybe come to a collaborative approach as to how it might be…

I think the latest copy of the amendment that was filed, the final copy that was filed by Senator Warner only says the State of Virginia, if I am not mistaken, on page 2 at line 21. But I do believe, however, that the consequence of…

The Menendez amendment has nothing to do with 'those people.' The Menendez amendment has everything to do with U.S. citizens today who have a right under the law.

But the bottom line is, in this budget, whatever are those increases I cited, they are paid for and ultimately meet the challenges we have as a country. Does the Senator disagree with any of those priorities we have?

Only in Washington, with those who have some of the best health care coverage in the Nation, would there be a proposal to cut coverage to America's neediest children. An example of what would happen if this were to be passed: In New Jersey…

It would be a large mistake for this body to kill this amendment, because it enables our airport security personnel to keep Americans safer. One of the biggest threats we have now as a nation is we are beginning to forget 9/11 and what…

Before I speak to an amendment, let me join in the commendations to our colleague, Senator Domenici. I am privileged to serve on the Energy Committee which Senator Domenici chairs. I appreciate his leadership, as well as his commitment to…

That is correct. We are silent on effectiveness because we think effectiveness is very important as part of that equation.

Congress made it very clear here that it wanted to move this forward, at least for preliminary purposes.

I am concerned that if we do not do it in that timeframe then we will miss a window as it relates to the appropriation process.

What oil company likes lower prices? And we have two oil men in the White House. So, they understand that oil men don't like lower prices.