“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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Bob Menendez

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Robert Menendez is a prominent Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the United States Senate, representing New Jersey. He was first elected to the Senate in 2006 and has since been re-elected multiple times. Menendez has played a significant role in various policy areas, including foreign relations, immigration reform, and healthcare. He has served on several Senate committees, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he has been an advocate for human rights and democracy abroad.

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Jan 2, 2017

They need to use the very tools we gave them that passed 98-to-2.

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Jan 2, 2017

If confirmed, I will continue the Department's efforts to employ a broad range of political and public diplomacy approaches.

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Jan 2, 2017

The United States should continue to work closely with its allies and partners to enhance collective resilience against these threats.

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Jan 2, 2017

It is important the U.S. and our NATO Allies continually review our military posture and military activities and exercises in Europe.

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Jan 2, 2017

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction continues to issue reports that regularly highlight ongoing serious challenges the United States faces in our efforts to support Afghans rebuild their country.

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Jan 2, 2017

do you believe that Russia sought to interfere in our presidential elections last year?

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Jan 2, 2017

I do not believe that not having a language ability is disqualifying.

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Jan 2, 2017

Our experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan lead very little doubt that extremist ideologues and terrorists flourish and find the best recruits in areas of conflict and poverty and where people have no hope for the future.

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Jan 2, 2017

So that is not disqualifying as far as I am concerned, but for some it has been for other nominees.

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Jan 2, 2017

Only in America can someone who is born in Guatemala become a United States citizen and return as the United States Ambassador to Guatemala.

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Jan 2, 2017

I have full confidence in your experience and commitment to the mission of USAID.

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Jan 2, 2017

The question is, what is your advocacy at a given point in time? Are these the essential programs that are necessary, as Secretary Mattis has said, that this is how we fight these ideologues?

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