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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...

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 hearing, “The Embassy Security and Personnel Protection Act of 2013.” The statement follows: “Today our real focus is ensuring the security of our...

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert Menendez released this statement following a posthumous guilty verdict today in a Moscow court against Sergei Magnitsky for tax evasion. "Sergei Magnitsky’s death and the circumstances around his imprisonment are shameful,” said Menendez.  “Today's conviction of Sergei Magnitsky –...

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 hearing, “Assessing the Transition in Afghanistan.” The statement follows (video followed by text): “Today’s hearing on Afghanistan comes none too...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement in response to today’s announcement by a consortium of American companies to improve garment factory safety in Bangladesh. “I welcome the efforts by leading North American retailers and Senators...

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert Menendez released the following statement regarding the developing situation in Egypt. "Circumstances in Egypt are rapidly unfolding. During this period of upheaval it is critical that all parties exercise restraint, that protests are peaceful, and that violence is rejected. Already too many lives have been...

Newark, NJ – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on Russia to facilitate the return of Edward Snowden to the United States. The statement follows:  “Edward Snowden should return to the United States on his own volition or be returned home to face espionage charges. His...

WASHINGTON, DC –Legislation advancing efforts for Taiwan to obtain observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly passed the Congress today and heads to the President for signature.  Identical legislation was introduced by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, commended the Administration’s decision to suspend Generalized System of Preference (GSP) benefits to Bangladesh. Earlier this month, Menendez presided over a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing examining labor issues in...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on Russia to cease sheltering international fugitive Edward Snowden and release him immediately into the custody of the United States.   Menendez also warned Ecuador's government led by President Rafael Correa not to grant...

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) presided over the Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting today, where one bill to create American jobs through increased exports to Africa, another bill to compensate former American hostages held in Iran, as well as five senate resolutions and three ambassadorial nominations were...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urged the Russian government to cooperate with U.S. extradition requests for Edward Snowden, calling him a fugitive who “betrayed the trust of the American people.” “Edward Snowden is not a whistleblower worthy of...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) applauded the passage of legislation advancing efforts for Taiwan to obtain observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly. Menendez and Inhofe are co-chairs of the...

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert Menendez released the following statement regarding the attack on Camp Liberty in Iraq. "I condemn the attack on Camp Liberty in the strongest and most forceful of terms.  The attack is a tragic reminder that every person living in Camp Liberty, as well as Camp Ashraf remains in a permanent state of...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered this opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing, “Labor Issues in Bangladesh.” “It’s not often that the Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing like this – in fact, the last labor...