Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Cruz still wants to be a senator. The couple had two children, Alicia, a news reporter and Robert. [110] But Menendez criticized Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen,[111] saying, "The Saudi Coalition bears significant responsibility for the magnitude of human suffering and scale of destruction in Yemen. [170] ABC News and other news organizations such as The New York Times and the New York Post declined to publish the allegations, viewing them as unsubstantiated and lacking credibility. Average Age & Life Expectancy Robert A Menendez lived 18 years shorter than the average Menendez family member when he died at the age of 57. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, and chaired the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 to 2015, and again . While several other people had been mentioned, Menendez was the early favorite among pundits for Governor-elect Corzine's choice. Second, you cannot call for property rights for Greek Cypriots and then deny them on Cuba. Robert A Menendez of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia was born on June 18, 1943. [7][14][15], At the start of his career, Menendez was an aide to Union City Mayor William V. Musto. The resolution states the United States "should refuse to make available any current or former diplomat, civil servant, political appointee, law enforcement official or member of the Armed Forces of the United States for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin". [140], A group of New Jersey citizens launched an effort to recall Menendez in early 2010. Bob Menendez Politician #105240. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Sen. Robert Menendez arrives at federal court for the beginning of his trial on corruption charges alongside his son Robert Jr. and daughter Alicia Menendez in 2017. Menendez won a special election later that year to retain the seat. Bob Menendez - Bio, Age, Wiki, Facts and Family He is the son of U.S. "[126] He co-signed a letter stating: "We have been very critical of U.S. security assistance to Azerbaijan given the country's human rights record and aggression in the region. "[102][103], In December 2010, Menendez voted for the ratification of New Start,[104] a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the U.S. and the Russian Federation obliging both countries to have no more than 1,550 strategic warheads or 700 launchers deployed during the next seven years along with providing a continuation of on-site inspections that halted when START I expired the previous year. 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Christofias, the leader of AKEL, Cyprus's communist party, from 1988 to 2009 and president from 2008 to 2013, had paid a state visit to Cuba in September 2009 for the opening of Cyprus's new embassy and, in his speech, made a number of anti-American embargo references, and spoke of the "common struggle of Cyprus and Cuba". He assumed office on January 3, 2023. [176] Menendez allies noted that the organization in question, the North Hudson Community Action Corp., which provides social services and health care to the poor and was founded in 1960, had received federal funding for years before Menendez was in Congress, and receives its funding based on mathematical formulas. [61], Menendez is a strong supporter of the DREAM Act, saying, "Children should not be punished for the actions of their parents. [47], On January 6, 2021, Menendez was participating in the certification of the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count when Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol. [95], In June 2019, Menendez was one of four senators to cosponsor the Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act, legislation that would ban suppressors being imported, sold, made, sent elsewhere or possessed and grant a silencer buyback program as well as include certain exceptions for current and former law enforcement personnel and others. [144] Menendez said he was surprised that a group claiming to be true to the Constitution was trying, in his words, "to undermine it". The New York City native, Menendez, was previously married for 29 years to Jane Jacobsen. They had two children: Alicia Menendez, an MSNBC television commentator/host,[201][202] and Rob Menendez, who worked as the Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and was elected to Congress in the 8th congressional district in 2022 as a Democrat. [6][195] In 2021, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou, for "his contribution to the deepening of Greek-US relations and the promotion of peace and cooperation in the wider region. He was elected to the board in 1974 and served until 1978. The senators requested the administration withdraw the policy and "re-engage with stakeholders, states, and Congress. [173] Menendez's office called the allegations "manufactured" by a "right-wing blog" as a politically motivated smear. We wouldn't turn the Border Patrol or the Customs Service over to a foreign government, and we can't afford to turn our ports over to one either. An independent candidate, Nick Carducci, has also thrown his hat into the ring to challenge New Jersey's senior senator. "Congressional Directory: New Jersey". [143] On March 16, 2010, a State Appeals court ruled that the recall petition could proceed. Others, such as Schumer, defended Menendez's performance, citing the negative political climate. Menendez's Alliance Civic Association ticket, which included future mayor Bruce Walter, won 57% of the vote, beating the reform slate Transformation '86 and the incumbent Union City Together ticket. [99], In February 2006, Menendez cosponsored legislation with Senator Hillary Clinton to make it illegal for foreign governments to buy U.S. port operations. Menendez concurrently served in the New Jersey General Assembly (198791). Robert Menendez, a Senator and a Representative from New Jersey; born in New York, N.Y., on January 1, 1954; graduated from Union Hill High School, Union City, N.J., 1972; B.A., Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, N.J., 1976; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, N.J., 1979; lawyer, private practice; member of the Union City, N.J., Bob Menendez, in full Robert Menendez, (born January 1, 1954, New York, New York, U.S.), American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 2006 and was elected to that body later that year. He attended Union Hill High School, where his speech teacher, Gail Harper, helped him develop as a public speaker. Politifact rated this statement "false" because the 2012 budget was in fact balanced and increased funding for education. "[106], In March 2017, Menendez co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.270), which made it a federal crime, punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment,[107] for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories if protesting actions by the Israeli government. Senator Bob Menendez says that the work of helping Ukraine has only just begun Vladimir Putin must be held accountable for victimising the Ukrainian people, argues the chairman of the Senate. "[123][124] According to critics, the aid could be used in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. [87][88] Menendez also voted for the U.S. military's Don't ask, don't tell as a congressman, and co-sponsored the DADT repeal act in 2010. Bob Menendez Net Worth. Menendez ran for reelection to a second full term and defeated Republican Joe Kyrillos on November 6, with 58% of the vote to Kyrillos's 39%. Menendez, D-N.J., made the announcement Thursday on his Facebook page.. His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. [20], Menendez, who is described as very close to Republicans on foreign policy,[21] voted for the failed Kosovo Resolution, authorizing the use of military force against Yugoslavia in the Kosovo War. [169][170][171] One accuser stated that she had been paid to falsely implicate Menendez and had never met him. . . He enrolled at Saint Peter's College and earned a B.A. How rich was the Menendez family? [138], On June 12, 2007, Menendez endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and was given the position of National Campaign Co-Chair. 0. Omissions? The Together party, which included his wife, Commissioner Rhyta Musto, represented the remnants of Musto's political machine. The senators wrote of their hope that the subcommittee would support continued funding for Section 4 in Fiscal Year 2020. He called the attack "anarchy" and "a sad day for our democracy. [96], In December 2018, Menendez was one of 42 senators to sign a letter to Trump administration officials Alex Azar, Seema Verma, and Steve Mnuchin arguing that the administration was improperly using Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to authorize states to "increase health care costs for millions of consumers while weakening protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions." I call for Mr. Aseyev's immediate release. He was notably more liberal on environmental and domestic issues. Senators Are Unconstitutional", "Court kills Robert Menendez recall push", "Senator Prodded Fed to Aid Ailing Bank From Home State", "Menendez Sought Bank Bailout For Campaign Contributors", "U.S. Sen. 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"[52] After the Capitol was secure and Congress reconvened, Menendez voted to certify the election. As of 2023, Bob Menendez has an estimated net worth of $800 thousand. Dec. 22, 2021 Robert Menendez Jr., the 36-year-old son of New Jersey's senior United States senator, has told political leaders that he will run for Congress to replace Representative Albio. 4541 (106th): Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)", "H.R. [145] He appealed the ruling. A leaked database was released showing that almost 2 million registered members of the CCP were placed in key positions in various western nations. As of July 2019, Menendez serves on the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the United States Senate Committee on Finance; and the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Contact information for Robert Menendez includes email address, phone number, and mailing address. Finally, you cannot take issue with the militarization of northern Cyprus and then ignore the state security apparatus that oppresses the Cuban people. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans that Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections", "Democratic Senators "Alarmed" by Shutdown's Potential Impact on Food Safety", "Senate Foreign Relations Committee Nomination Hearing Antony Blinken", "Menendez, Clinton seek to stop UAE port deal", "FBI agent says Cuba sought dirt on Menendez", Evripidou, Stefanos. Wherwein, Peter (May 14, 1984). His current term ends on January 3, 2025. [109] In March 2018, Menendez voted against Bernie Sanders's and Chris Murphy's resolution that would end U.S. support for the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. It was suggested that the Cuban government was determined to generate derogatory information about him and Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Lincoln Daz-Balart because of their anti-Castro lobbying efforts. [101], In October 2009, Menendez sent a strongly worded letter of protest to Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias, castigating him for his praise of Cuba's totalitarian system. He was the Mayor of Union City from 1986 to 1992 before becoming a New Jersey Congressman in 1993. A highly critical Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation report found that the institution had engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices, including operating without adequate supervision by its board of directors, an excessive level of delinquent or bad loans, inadequate earnings and insufficient coverage of its assets. 6 min read. Menendez, Bob. Sen. Robert Menendez, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, vowed to hold hearings on the Biden administration's execution of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Sebator Menendez was born on January 1, 1954 in New York City to Cuban immigrants who had left Cuba a few months earlier in 1953. . Menendez supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage, and he emerged as a leading advocate for immigration reform. 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Menendez, who is chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was previously indicted on corruption charges in April 2015 due to his relationship with a Florida eye doctor, Salomon Melgen. In the midterm elections held on November 7, near the end of his one-year appointment, Menendez ran to retain his Senate seat. [181] Melgen also donated a substantial amount of money to Menendez's political campaigns, and prosecutors claim that $750,000 of those contributions were tied to personal benefits Menendez accepted. [147] On November 18, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court found that the New Jersey provision violated the U.S. [183][184] In return, Menendez was accused of accepting a range of perks from Melgen, including trips on Melgen's private jet, three nights at a five-star Paris hotel, a round of golf at a private club in West Palm Beach and access to an exclusive Dominican resortsome of which Menendez allegedly failed to report on financial disclosure forms. According to two federal officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the intern was arrested in front of his New Jersey home on December 6, 2012. [11] He graduated with a B.A. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. The delegation also met representatives from the Atlantic Council's Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East and the US Chamber of Commerce. He called for military intervention in Libya and Syria, though he opposed a 2002 resolution that authorized the use of force against Iraq. [8] He went on to become the first in his family to go to college,[6] attending Saint Peter's College in Jersey City,[6][9][10] where he became a member of the Lambda Theta Phi fraternity. Menendez ran for reelection to a third full term and defeated Republican Bob Hugin on November 6, with 54% of the vote to Hugin's 42%. In 2015, Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges; the jury was unable to reach a verdict and charges were dropped in 2018. But, he grew up in Union City, New . Esther Salas '94 First Latina on New Jersey District Court", "NJ District 13 D Primary Race Jun 02, 1992", "Sen. Menendez likely to take Foreign Relations panel in wake of Kerry exit", "S Con Res 21 Kosovo Resolution Voting Record", "H.R. He is a politician and has not engaged in . He has long been an entrenched de facto leader of the Hudson County Democratic machine. [53] He also called for an investigation into white supremacy in the military. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Thursday he doubts there is a Plan B for immigration reform if attempts to include provisions through the b [174] On March 18, 2013, Dominican police announced that three women had said they had been paid $300$425 each to lie about having had sex with Menendez.[175]. Bob Menendez 5 In October 2019, Menendez got engaged to Nadine Arslanian, an international businesswoman from Bergen County. 0.00%. As of the time of writing, Robert Mendez is a Democratic candidate for Congress in New . Senator Bob Menendez and Nadine Arslanian were married last Saturday in an intimate and socially distanced ceremony. This made him step down as the Foreign Relations Committee's Ranking Member. [76][77], Menendez introduced legislation that would give incentives for the conversion of vehicles to run on natural gas; the bill did not make it out of committee in its first incarnation, and failed to receive 60 votes required to pass in 2012. [26][27], Menendez voted for the PATRIOT Act in 2001, and in 2006 for its reauthorization. [1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was first appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, and chaired the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 to 2015, and again since 2021. He was evacuated to an undisclosed location, with other senators, after rioters breached the Capitol. [188] On January 31, 2018, the Justice Department announced it was dropping all charges against Menendez. 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