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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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Jun 22, 2022

It is imperative that European countries especially maintain the will and unity in providing assistance to Ukraine.

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Jun 22, 2022

I would seek every opportunity to engage with Tunisia's leaders, civil society, media, political parties, unions, and other stakeholders advocate for the re-establishment of a democratic government accountable to their people.

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Jun 22, 2022

The Government and the people of Hungary have responded in an unprecedented way to the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

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Jun 22, 2022

This cannot be U.S. foreign policy. In fact, I'm pretty sure it isn't, and as such I think we need to stop saying it.

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Jun 22, 2022

Nowhere is the Bank's role more vital than in Ukraine and other front-line states fighting to resist Russia's unprovoked aggressions.

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Jun 22, 2022

We need to continue pressing for the restoration of democratic rights in Nicaragua and work with regional and international partners to support the Nicaraguan people in finding a way forward.

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Jun 22, 2022

If given the opportunity to serve, I will use the full weight of my office to support Cypriot-led U.N.-facilitated efforts to reunify Cyprus as a bi-zonal bi-communal federation with political equality for all Cypriots.

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Jun 22, 2022

Under prevailing conditions, there is no reason why free and fair elections cannot be held as scheduled in December 2023 in accordance with the DRC's constitutional deadline.

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Jun 22, 2022

As I understand it, our policy objective has been to work with the transition government to get Mali back on the path to democracy.

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Jun 22, 2022

Having an ambassador in place to advance values and interests in El Salvador and continue our support for the Salvadoran people will be critical.

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Jun 22, 2022

The United States remains clear that the status quo is unacceptable.

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Jun 22, 2022

Nicaragua is on the path to becoming a totalitarian dictatorship.

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Jun 22, 2022

I anticipate being as proactive as possible to reinforce this principle and to encourage African voices to speak the loudest on this policy.

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Jun 21, 2022

They have every reason to participate in collective defense against Russian aggression, and NATO has every reason to embrace and welcome them into the Alliance without delay.

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Jun 21, 2022

democratic processes in both countries have shown that the Finnish and Swedish people themselves are strongly supportive of joining NATO.

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Jun 21, 2022

the overwhelming majority of Europe, and, indeed, of the entire free world are now more united in support of not just Ukraine, but of our collective resolve to support democracies, the rule of law, and defend against brazen authoritarian…

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Jun 21, 2022

I feel confident when I say both the ranking member and I believe carefully considering new candidates for NATO expansion is one of the most important responsibilities this committee has.

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Jun 21, 2022

Perhaps, more than ever it is crystal clear that NATO plays a vital role not only in the security of the United States, but as a bulwark protecting peace and democracy.

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Jun 21, 2022

He also grossly miscalculated how the rest of the world would respond to his brutal, unprovoked aggression.

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Jun 21, 2022

Putin's forces continue to fire missiles at innocent Ukrainians, his generals continue to bombard cities, and his soldiers are committing war crimes.

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Jun 21, 2022

NATO is a defensive military alliance designed to preserve, in part, by holding members to high democratic governance and economic transparency standards.

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Jun 16, 2022

in reserving the right to object, for all of the reasons that Senator Booker just mentioned and with an equal commitment to Senator Paul to work with Senator Klobuchar and Senator Cruz, who are working on a bill to protect Members and who…

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Jun 16, 2022

as in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 190, S. 2340; further, that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; that the Menendez substitute…

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Jun 16, 2022

I come to the floor once again today to seek unanimous consent for the passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. I say ``once again'' because a little over a month ago, I came to the floor seeking unanimous…

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Jun 16, 2022

I know the hour is late, but I am unaware of any such request, and I am unaware of our not being willing. Of course, we are willing. As a matter of fact, Judge Salas is here, and she tried to see Senator Paul to make her case. He wouldn't…

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