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.
Jul 31, 2014
The gentleman who is nominated, a career nominee to be the Ambassador to Guatemala is Todd D. Robinson.
Jul 31, 2014
I appreciate my colleague's point. I would say America certainly has the capacity to give the legal opportunity for those children to make the case that they have asylum. And when we fail to do so, I think we undermine our own principles…
Jul 31, 2014
I appreciate that. Further, that their nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the…
Jul 31, 2014
If I may through the Chair--I appreciate that. Let me just say we were told there were amendments for the purposes of votes. Maybe that did not end up being the ultimate intention of some; others may have wanted votes. But I will say to…
Jul 31, 2014
I say to my distinguished colleague from Delaware that I already included the Ambassador to Guatemala in my list and there was objection. If the Senator from Wyoming, who I believe is not doing this in his own course but on behalf of his…
Jul 31, 2014
Reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey.
Jul 31, 2014
I would say to my dear friend and distinguished ranking member that I know how he feels about his integrity and the process. I respect that. Only because the stakes are so high are the passions so strong with what is going on with Israel…
Jul 31, 2014
It is true it is a political appointment, but to the Republic of South Korea. At a time when we are facing challenges in the South China Sea, where there is a dispute between China and Korea, where we have critical interests, where we are…
Jul 31, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 958, Todd D. Robinson to be the Ambassador to Guatemala; that the nomination be confirmed; that the motion to…
Jul 31, 2014
I will be very brief. I want to join Senator Rubio, if I can have 2 minutes as well, before going to Senator Merkley. THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the modified request is agreed to. The Senator from Wyoming…
Jul 31, 2014
I rise in support of all of the career Foreign Service officers whose nominations have been held up in the Chamber until there is a crisis somewhere in the world, until there is a Presidential or Vice Presidential trip to some part of the…
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