Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to urge consideration of the President's nominee for Ambassador to Mexico. I do so for two simple reasons: One, this is a critical position, vacant since July, and, two, Roberta Jacobson is highly qualified for this position. Her nomination deserves our attention. I do so as a Senator from a border State and as a Senator who believes we have a constitutional duty to advise and consent. We have a distinguished candidate ready to serve. We have strong support for her on both sides of the aisle. What we need is an up-or- down vote. The L.A. Times has called Roberta Jacobson ``among the most qualified people ever to be tapped to represent the U.S. in Mexico.'' She has impressive experience, including important work on the Merida Initiative, fighting drug trafficking and organized crime in Mexico. She has served ably as State Department Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, working to improve relations in our hemisphere and to engage Cuba--opening opportunities for Americans after over 50 years of a failed U.S. policy. She was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with bipartisan support. Yet the weeks go by and still we wait. Our relations with Mexico are critical--affecting our economy, affecting our security. Mexico is working with us to stop those who cross our southern border illegally. Mexico is our third largest trading partner. One million American citizens live in Mexico.…”