Bob Menendez

Our challenge in this regard will be to broaden the scope of our federal funds in terms of international diplomacy, development aid, and international assistance. Many Latinos in the United States look at Latin America and see trouble brewing.

We need strong public health institutions to respond to any challenge. We need to deal with critical infrastructure. The reality is that very little money has flowed to communities to help our first responders; to help our hospitals; to help the public health infrastructure.

The United States' flag should only fly in Cuba when the island is free, when dissent is embraced, and when democracy is restored.

We wouldn't turn over our customs service or our border patrol to a foreign government. We shouldn't turn over the ports of the United States, either.

We have the Second Amendment, but no privilege or right under the U.S. Constitution is unlimited.

Latino patriots have served and fought in every war. They are artists, dancers, singers, poets and journalists, teachers and scientists. More and more Latinos are becoming entrepreneurs and businesspeople, contributing to the wealth and economic well-being of the nation.

There's a difference between, as I always say, the destination, the end point, and the journey. The journey has a lot of twists and turns. It isn't always pretty.

There are plenty of opportunities for common grounds that we need to explore and strengthen. The Hispanic community has a strong affinity for our relationship with Israel.

The answer dictates what the policy should be in our relationships with every country in the world.

I have devoted my life to serving the people of New Jersey and am forever thankful for all who have stood by me.

Sure, banking bills are important, but they don't save lives.

No matter the challenges ahead, I will never stop fighting for New Jersey and the values we share.