“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

Sanctions can be a powerful tool in terms of a peaceful diplomacy arsenal.

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Jan 2, 2017

I appreciate Mr. Bierman's commitment to the agency. It is incredibly important for me. If I am going to support somebody, I want to make sure they are supporting the agency they are assigned to.

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Jan 2, 2017

And I appreciate that answer because Secretary Tillerson has yet to attend a ministerial level meeting of the OAS, and that sends a hemispheric impression.

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Jan 2, 2017

I generally have an affinity for Cubans even when they are Republican.

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Jan 2, 2017

China is clearly the pathway to do something as it relates to North Korea.

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Jan 2, 2017

If confirmed, I will encourage the Government of India to accede to the 1980 Hague Convention.

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Jan 2, 2017

It has been the U.S. policy to support CICIG, which has not only been successful in addressing impunity in Guatemala but also serves as a model for other countries in the region.

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Jan 2, 2017

China from my perspective continues to enable North Korea's leaders to pursue destabilizing nuclear weapons.

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Jan 2, 2017

Will you be an advocate for maintaining democracy assistance in governance programs?

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Jan 2, 2017

I do not believe USAID is perfect, but I do... welcome reforms that promote best practices.

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Jan 2, 2017

I believe leaving senior positions that require Senate-confirmed, empowered individuals vacant undermines the ability of the department to carry out its mission.

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