Bob Menendez

If we cannot call out comments for what they are, if we do not understand that words have power to them, sometimes very negative powerful consequences, then we can never challenge, whether it be antisemitism or racism or other elements.

Sudan's long-term stability can only come through an inclusive political process that results in a civilian-led transition to democracy.

I have repeatedly urged that we use our foreign assistance to make significant investments in the rule of law in Central America.

If confirmed, I will continue these programs to support democracy, respect for human rights, and good governance.

I support and defend all Americans' right to politically organize and speak freely.

As one of the nation's top scholars on the Holocaust and on modern-day antisemitism, Dr. Lipstadt ought to be confirmed as soon as possible.

I thought our alignment was an alignment of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

The United States continues to recognize the legal authority of the democratically elected 2015 National Assembly and the person chosen by this National Assembly to be constitutional interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaid.

I support the United States' position that it does not distinguish between the so-called 'wings' of terrorist organizations.

Transatlantic unity is vital to deterring Putin from re-invading Ukraine.

Finland's leadership has consistently reaffirmed that it is Finland's sovereign decision whether or not to join NATO.

We have witnessed backsliding in many countries and are deeply concerned about the systemic repression and lack of free and fair elections in Nicaragua and Venezuela.

I will stress the importance of strong, representative, democratic leadership for the region, grounded in democratic institutions and processes.

Egypt's Reich will also fall, but list fascist regimes before it.

When a foreign country like China goes ahead and puts a couple of million Uyghurs in concentration camps--and we know that to be true--when Cuba goes ahead and represses its citizens for peacefully protesting and recently passed a law that…

I unequivocally oppose the BDS movement.

We cannot waste any more time. I urge my colleagues to advance her nomination so she can lead the State Department's efforts to improve the safety and security of at-risk Jewish communities.

The ironclad partnership between the Philippines and the United States has, throughout our long, shared history, contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Reversing these policies was 'illogical' and that arguments for doing so demonstrated 'a domestic political issue completely devoid from a rational, objective analysis of what is in our national interest.'

For one of our colleagues to cast those who attacked the Capitol as harmless patriots while stroking fear of Black Americans is like rubbing salt in an open wound.

Countries neighboring Ukraine have demonstrated enormous generosity in their response to the refugee crisis stemming from Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

I am honored to introduce to you today an exceptionally qualified nominee to serve as Special Envoy and take on global antisemitism head on no matter where it rears its ugly head.

I believe democracy is the best system for providing that governance and, if confirmed, I am committed to vigorously promoting democracy and human rights at the OAS.

We in the Senate are supposed to hold ourselves to a higher standard. We are supposed to advance America's long march toward a more perfect Union, not coddle and cater to those who would take us backwards, and we are supposed to stand up…

There is a troika of Nicaragua and Cuba and Venezuela.