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“We should seek international support for our mutual objectives abroad, in promoting freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, and also the elimination of weapons of mass destruction.”

Quote by Bob Menendez

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Bob Menendez
Bob Menendez

Bob Menendez is an American politician and U.S. Senator representing New Jersey, born on January 1, 1954. He has extensive political experience and has served in the U.S. Senate, holding various committee positions. Menendez has contributed to economic development, healthcare improvement, and foreign policy during his tenure in the Senate. more

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