Sen. Bob Menendez was defiant amid calls for his resignation as he faces bribery charges.

<div class="block">Sen. Bob Menendez was defiant amid calls for his resignation as he faces bribery charges.</div>

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Sen. Bob Menendez Resists Calls to Resign After Bribery Charges

Senator Bob Menendez is remaining defiant amid growing calls for his resignation from members of his very own party. The New Jersey Democrat was indicted on bribery charges last week. In a statement yesterday, Menendez refused to step down and said he believes he will be exonerated. Investigators searching the senator's home last year found gold bars and almost half a million dollars in cash. Menendez said he kept the cash as an emergency fund. A practice originating from his parents experiences in Cuba.