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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s nomination hearing: “Today, as we approach the holiday recess, we have seven well-qualified nominees for the Committee’s consideration.  These...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing on the transition in Afghanistan. The remarks follow: “Good afternoon everyone. And thank you to our witnesses – Ambassador Dobbins and Acting...

Newark, NJ – Chairman Robert Menendez released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela: "Nelson Mandela taught us about humanity in the face of inhumanity, and left an unjust world a more just place. He ended Apartheid and united a nation, while demonstrating almost supernatural...

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued this statement regarding ongoing unrest in Ukraine: “The Ukranian people have the robust support of the American public in their pursuit of its democratic aspirations. President Yanukovych's support for the brutal dispersal of...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a committee report today on safeguarding and advancing gains in labor rights for Bangladesh’s garment workers. The report was issued one-year after the Tazreen Fashion factory fire that killed 112 workers. In April 2013, a...

WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. Senators today released the following statement regarding the Senate's consideration of Iran sanctions legislation: “A nuclear weapons capable Iran presents a grave threat to the national security interest of the United States and its allies and we are committed to preventing Iran from...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. “Thank you, Secretary Kerry for being with us today for this second hearing on ratification...

Watch: Second Hearing on Disability Treaty Starting at 9:30 a.m. WASHINGTON, DC – A cross section of elected leaders, public servants, activists, columnists and opinion shapers spanning the political spectrum are speaking out and offering their support in favor of ratifying the Disability Treaty. “From op-eds to blogs, interviews to...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued this statement regarding Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Dr. Oscar Biscet.  “Today, as President Obama commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he will be joined by an inspiring...

WASHINGTON, DC – A wide range of business groups, veteran organizations, and disability advocates are expressing their support for ratifying the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. “The momentum is building in support of ratifying the Disability Treaty from a wide ranging set of communities,” said Sen. Robert...

Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate today passed bipartisan legislation to strengthen and continue the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act (S. 1545), sponsored by U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Bob Corker (R-TN) extends authorities and strengthens oversight for this...

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued this statement following the death of former President Glafkos Clerides of Cyprus. "I was terribly sorry to hear the news of the death of Glafkos Clerides, former President of the Republic of Cyprus, and a giant in the...

WASHINGTON, DC – A resolution introduced by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) pledging support for the Filipino people following the tragedy caused by Typhoon Haiyan passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today. Joining Menendez and Schatz in...

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the statement below regarding the tragedy in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. "Today our hearts go out to the Filipino people. The images of devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan coming out of the Philippines are truly...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s nominations hearing. The remarks follow: “Today we have three nominees before the Committee: Heather Higginbottom to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following remarks at this afternoon’s hearing about the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities  (CRPD) Hearing.  The remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:  “Welcome to our...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following remarks at this morning’s hearing about the state of affairs in Syria. The remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow: “Thank you all for being here. We have two panels today. On our first panel is Robert...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement about Berta Soler’s meeting with Vice President Biden. “Vice President Biden’s meeting with Berta Soler, leader of the Ladies in White, is a truly historic act of support for human rights...

WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group of senate leaders wrote President Obama ahead of the P5 + 1 talks in Geneva supporting efforts to explore a diplomatic opening with Iran, but noted the true test of Iranian sincerity is a willingness to match rhetoric with actions.  The letter to President Obama sent on Friday follows: October 11,...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued this statement following the Administration’s announcement regarding Egypt: “Our relationship with Egypt is bound by decades of shared concerns to ensure regional stability, maintain the Camp David peace accords, and...