Bob Menendez

the deal only provides 4-6 months of additional breakout time.

In short, Iran has dragged out this process, driving up its demands and exerting its leverage, convincing the world that the United States wants the JCPOA more than the Iranian regime does.

We have no illusion. Nuclear deal or no nuclear deal, this Iranian Government will remain a threat.

Worse, rather than compelling Iran to make concessions, the prior Administration's so-called maximum pressure campaign resulted in Iran's maximum nonnuclear provocations.

You also have an important role to play in the selection process for presidents and members of the board of directors of the 12 Federal Reserve banks, which in its 108-year history has never had a Latino sitting on it.

reserving the right to object. I appreciate the desire of the Senator from Kentucky to protect Members of the legislative branch. I wish someone would have come to the floor the other night when we had a rush, which I thought was…

just a brief remark. You know, I regret that in the goal to protect ourselves, we can't protect others. Not every law where we seek to provide a protection is ultimately grandly approached. I think that the passage of this bill would send…

I come to the floor today and will, in short order, seek unanimous consent for the passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. This bill, which was reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last December…

I am pleased that you have been an engaged partner when it comes to the United States' humanitarian aid and international development initiatives.

I have eight requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a) of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

Under the Trump administration, the value of economic development and foreign assistance in advancing U.S. foreign policy was met with skepticism.

I call up my motion to instruct, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Jersey [Mr. Menendez] moves that the managers on the part of the…

this motion would establish an inspector general at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. As we have seen over the past several years, inspectors general are a key way that Congress conducts oversight over our Federal Government…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

We appreciate, Mr. Chairman, your prompt action to schedule a hearing for Ambassador Brink, which I understand is next week.

We are told by the Administration that if the negotiations didn't conclude by the end of February that, in fact, the time that would be lost and what we would gain would be of very little importance or value to us.

I have long championed a diverse workforce at the Department and equity in the implementation of U.S. foreign policy.

I think we will do what it takes to see Ukraine win because it's not just about Ukraine. It is about the international order. If Ukraine does not win, if Putin can ultimately not only succeed in the Donbass but then be emboldened maybe to…

We need to keep our eye on the ball. And that is about helping Ukraine and Ukrainians ultimately be able to defeat the butcher of Moscow.

Putin has declared war against Ukraine. Whether he does it formally or not is inconsequential.

This international response that President Biden has led and this new effort by Europe to have a gas and oil embargo against Russia is going to be one of the most strategic blunders Putin will have made for his country.

Title 42 is not the solution, it's part of the problem. Who who wants to control the border would permit a provision that allows countless numbers of times that an individual can try to cross the border? That's what Title 42 does.

the work of this Committee is vital in the effort to hold the Assad regime--and its backers in Moscow, Teheran, and elsewhere--accountable for their crimes.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…