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WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert Menendez released the following statement following the ruling by an Egyptian court to convict 43 NGO employees earlier today: “Today’s ruling by an Egyptian court to convict 43 NGO employees is a step in the wrong direction for a nation undergoing a democratic transition. These workers, many of...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, wrote President Obama ahead of his June 7-8 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, expressing deep concern over ongoing human rights violations taking place in China, oftentimes by officials acting outside China’s legal structures. The...

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued this statement following the Administration’s announcement to sanction companies for helping Iran evade sanctions.  “It is a losing strategy for companies to assist Iran in evading sanctions and today’s announcement...

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. The following comments were made during the meeting: "For twenty years, as a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate and now as the Chairman of the SenateForeign Relations Committee, I’ve always...

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, “European Union Economic Relations: Crisis and Opportunity.” The remarks follow:  “Thank you for attending this hearing on the economic...

Resolution Passes by a Vote of 99 to 0 WASHINGTON, DC – A senate resolution condemning Iran’s pursuit of nuclear capability introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed by a vote of 99 to 0. The resolution supports Israel’s right to...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor today, in support of his resolution authored with Sen. Graham calling on the implementation of Iran sanctions, while reaffirming the U.S.-Israel relationship: “I rise today to in favor of the Menendez-Graham Resolution...

Bill Provides for Lethal Aid and Training 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 – The Syria Transition Support Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following the State Department’s release of their International Religious Freedom Report for 2012: “From Pakistan where blasphemy laws are abused to settle personal scores, to Iran where minorities...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on Cuban Independence Day:  “Today marks the 111th Anniversary of Cuba’s independence from Spain but, sadly, Cubans in Cuba are not free.  The people of Cuba are not free to assemble peacefully...

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...