Seoul, South Korea – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, gave a speech about economic statecraft and the new American internationalism at the Asan Institute.
This is Chairman Menendez's first visit to the region as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In addition to South Korea,...
Tokyo, Japan – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Egypt while on travel in Asia:
"The violent attacks in Egypt are tragic and this bloodshed is counterproductive to the aspirations of all the Egyptian people. A prosperous, thriving, and democratic...
Newark, NJ – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) departed this afternoon for a nine-day visit to Asia, his first visit to the region as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Menendez will visit:
Japan on August 13th through the 15th
Taiwan on August 15th through the 17th
Korea on August 17th through the 19th
China on August 19th...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below regarding today’s visit to Washington, D.C. by Greek Prime Minister Samaras:
“The relationship between the United States and Greece is built on a special bond of trust and shared values, and that...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below applauding U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power for calling on Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla to investigate the death of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá.
"The new U.S. Ambassador to the...
WASHINGTON, DC – Seventy-six U.S. Senators called for tougher sanctions against Iran in a bipartisan letter sent to President Obama.
The letter was circulated by Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH).
In their letter to President Obama, the 76 Senators...
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today passed the Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty Embassy Security, Threat Mitigation, and Personnel Protection Act of 2013 to prevent future attacks on U.S. diplomatic posts.
The bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman...
WASHINGTON, DC – Following Venezuela’s highly contested presidential elections and in response to growing political polarization, sporadic acts of violence against political opposition members, and an absence of political dialogue, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a resolution today supporting Venezuelan democracy, and...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below regarding the recent developments in Russia concerning Edward Snowden:
“Edward Snowden is a fugitive who belongs in a United States courtroom, not a free man deserving of asylum in Russia,”...
WASHINGTON, DC – On July 29, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Senate Resolution 167, sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which calls for the peaceful resolution of maritime and territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas.
Ranking Member Bob Corker (R-TN), as well as...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below regarding Middle East peace talks set to begin today in Washington, DC.
"I applaud Secretary Kerry’s success in bringing the Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table. Peace and a two-state...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below concerning yesterday’s train accident in Spain:
"The tragic train derailment in Spain has left the country in mourning and during this difficult period of national grieving and heartache, I offer my deepest...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing, “Crisis in Egypt.”
The remarks follow:
“Thank you for joining us today for this timely hearing on the unfolding circumstances in Egypt. I want...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below concerning the latest developments regarding Edward Snowden:
"I repeat my message to Russia that providing any refuge to Edward Snowden will be harmful to U.S.-Russia relations,” said Menendez....
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following the release of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction’s (SIGAR) report that flawed reconstruction projects in Afghanistan may have resulted in the death or injury of U.S....
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following the European Union’s decision to place the organization’s military arm on the bloc's terrorism list:
“The European Union deserves praise for this action and their strong condemnation...
Newark, NJ – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued this statement following Secretary of State Kerry’s announcement that an agreement for the resumption of a framework for peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians has been reached.
Secretary Kerry briefed Chairman Menendez about...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of Russian activist Alexei Navalny.
“One by one, opposition voices are being silenced in Russia and today’s conviction of Alexei Navalny only adds to that steady...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the transfer of weapons systems by Cuba to North Korea. The statement follows:
“The shipment of weapons systems by the Cuban government to the government of North Korea is a grave violation of...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered this opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s nomination hearing for Samantha Power to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations. The statement follows:
“Good morning, Ms. Power. Welcome to the Foreign...