Bob Menendez

I would not shy away from difficult discussions on areas where we may disagree and would continue to press the Philippine Government to uphold human rights and democratic freedoms.

How much democracy and governance funding have we provided to Chad over the past five fiscal years?

I believe the United States should--and does--support regional efforts that enhance and promote cooperation and regional stability.

Reaffirming the region's shared dedication to democracy has been a part of leaders' commitments at every Summit of the Americas.

The Cuban-American Foundation president and the founder, Jorge Mas Canosa, was a really strong Republican.

Inviting these three leaders, who have done nothing except destabilize the region and harm their own people, would be disastrous for a summit intended to promote democracy and prosperity in the hemisphere.

Today's nomination significantly strengthens our commitment to Sudan and its people in their quest for democracy and accountable government.

The South Sudanese people have been clear that they desire a political and economic transformation in their country that advances democracy, freedom, peace, transparency, and accountability.

If confirmed, I would support robust ties between the United States and Greece, Israel, and the Republic of Cyprus.

Other than the representatives, or some of the representatives, of the Cuban-American community, there are no other constituencies in this country asking for policy reversal [of President Obama's Cuba policies].

Yes. I take nothing more seriously than the health and security of the people who will work with me, should I be confirmed.

I will continue the work our Embassy in Baghdad and our Consulate in Erbil is doing to encourage party leaders to expediently form a government that serves the needs of their constituents.

I will use the tools and support available to me through the U.S. Government to highlight the dangers posed by the Maduro regime.

Everybody in this body should know that when you perpetuate such racist tropes, you contribute to a culture that gives people permission to treat Black Americans as suspicious and their lives as expendable.

If confirmed, I look forward to working with the new democratically elected Government in the Philippines.

The October 2021 military coup in Sudan constituted a major setback for the hopes and aspirations of the Sudanese people and U.S. interests in the region.

The U.S.-Australia relationship has served as an anchor of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

We have three now dictatorships in the Western Hemisphere where we only had one in Cuba.

As Ambassador, if confirmed, I will continue to support Cubans' aspirations for freedom and for greater economic opportunities.

I share your concern over the human rights abuses and lack of democracy in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

I will support, and strongly advocate for Interim President Guaid's representative in the OAS and free and fair elections and restored democracy in Venezuela.

I support the U.S. policy that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

I support the U.S. policy that our embassy will remain in Jerusalem.

It is concerning to see several OAS member states resume diplomatic contacts with the Maduro regime.

No longer be in the unseemly position of providing taxpayer largesse--however small in the grand scheme of things