I rise today on behalf of the thousands of men, women, and children around the world who are the victims of human trafficking. I rise in their defense, on their behalf, and in the interests of responsible trade policy that recognizes that…
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.
To the contrary, I believe more strongly than ever that the President's decisive first steps need to be followed by decisive congressional action, including repealing Helms-Burton and related statutes.
I fully support what the President is doing to meaningfully improve international relations, particularly with Cuba.
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amtrak Train Derailment
I rise to bring attention to the tragic Amtrak derailment that took at least 7 lives and caused over 140 injuries, including an Associated Press member from New Jersey, Jim Gaines of Plainsboro, NJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with the…
I respectfully urge the Senate to take up U.S. accession of the Law of the Sea Convention.
I see no price whatsoever that China is paying for their activities in the South and East China Seas.
In the last few years, China's nonproliferation policies remain from my view problematic.
I was always an admirer that U.S. policy was about actually stopping nuclear proliferation not managing it.





