Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Senator Bob Menendez

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ):

“Bob Menendez has been a dedicated public servant and is always fighting hard for the people of New Jersey. He has a right to due process and a fair trial.

“Senator Menendez has rightly decided to step down temporarily from his position as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee until the matter has been resolved.” 

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