Reactions to the indictment of Senator Menendez
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Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) acknowledged the seriousness of the charges against Sen. Bob Menendez, but also emphasized that Menendez is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
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Governor Murphy said in a statement that the allegations against Menendez are "deeply disturbing" and "implicate national security and the integrity of our criminal justice system." He also said that the allegations are "so serious" that they compromise Menendez's ability to represent the people of New Jersey.
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Senator Bob Menendez has been called to resign by a growing number of Democrats, including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Representatives Andy Kim and Mikie Sherrill, and Representative Dean Phillips. Former US Attorney General Eric Holder also called for Menendez to step down, saying that it would be best for the nation if he did so.
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