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Watch Menendez on the Senate Floor Discuss Libya, Embassy Security WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced today the Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty Embassy Security and Personnel Protection Act of 2013 to prevent future attacks on U.S. diplomatic posts. “If...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor today, taking issue with characterizations that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and others have not sufficiently investigated the tragedy in Benghazi.  The statement, as prepared for delivery, follows: “I...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today spoke at the Bretton Woods Conference, titled “Ending Poverty in a Generation.” This was Sen. Menendez’s first speech before the Bretton Woods Conference as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.   Click here to watch the Senator's speech. The...

Bill Provides for Lethal Weapons to Vetted Syrian Opposition, Sanctions Weapon Sales and Petroleum Sales to the Assad Regime, While Delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Planning for a Post-Assad Syria WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Bob Corker (R-TN) today...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing, “U.S. Policy Toward Iran.” The remarks follow:  “Today we are here to take a close look at -- and discuss U.S. policy toward --...

WASHINGTON, DC – Two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and two ambassadorial nominations to Libya and Chad cleared the committee today and will now proceed to the full Senate for approval. Menendez introduced the Organization of American States (OAS) Revitalization...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, wrote an op-ed below titled “Pakistan vote the first step on a long road,” published on CNN.com.  The op-ed appears below: Pakistan vote the first step on a long road By Robert Menendez, Special to CNN Updated 7:34 AM EDT,...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement in response to the sentencing of former Guatemalan dictator José Efraín Ríos Montt for genocide and crimes against humanity. “Yesterday's verdict was a hard fought victory for human...

Menendez Speaks on Senate Floor about National Security Issues in Syria and in Support of his Legislation, the Syria Stabilization Act of 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, outlined the vital U.S. interests at stake in Syria while speaking on the Senate Floor today in...

Menendez: “As we face continued challenges from North Korea, it is essential that the United States and Republic of Korea work closely together, placing an enhanced alliance and bilateral cooperation at the heart of our policy.”  WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today spoke at the confirmation hearings for the ambassadorial nominees to Chad and Libya. The Senator’s remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Today we are pleased to welcome two nominees as ambassador to Libya and Chad, two...

Menendez: “The Assad regime has crossed a red line that forces us to consider all options. The greatest humanitarian crisis in the world is unfolding in and around Syria, and the U.S. must play a role in tipping the scales toward opposition groups and working to build a free Syria.” WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the...

Menendez: “Press freedom is the hallmark of an open society and on this World Press Freedom Day, we in the United States and in nations throughout the world must ensure the protection of these rights that promote democracy and good governance.” WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stood in solidarity with the Armenian community on Wednesday commemorating the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. “We commemorate the 98th anniversary of one of the darkest events in human history,” said Menendez.  “We will not forget, we...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement concerning recent developments in Syria. The statement follows: "The situation in Syria is clearly deteriorating.  The Assad regime has crossed a red line by using chemical weapons, which forces us to consider...

Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Menendez (D-NJ), Ranking Member Corker (R-TN), and Committee Members Udall (D-NM), Rubio (R-FL) Introduce S.793, Legislation Requiring OAS Reforms to Ensure the Organization’s Effectiveness WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Organization of American States (OAS)...

WASHINGTON, DC – In light of growing concerns about the timetable in which Iran could develop nuclear weapons capability and with the collapse of the P-5+1 talks with Iran, the Foreign Relations Committee today unanimously passed S. Res. 65, co-authored by Chairman Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) reiterating the danger posed...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections: “I urge the Venezuelan electoral body to conduct a full audit and recount of ballots of yesterday’s presidential elections,” said Chairman...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, today commented on the Treasury Department’s release of a list of individuals it has determined to be in violation of human rights in Russia as required by the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act enacted last...

Senators Renew Call for Investigation into Death of Payá’s Father, Oswaldo, A Political Reformer Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of Senators met with Rosa Maria Payá, the daughter of Cuban political reformer Oswaldo Payá, in the U.S. Capitol today, to discuss democratic reforms in Cuba and to reiterate their...