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2010’s Good News
Dec 23, 2010
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This space is often filled with news of what is wrong with the world. So last year at this time, I put together a list of encouraging developments to take us into New Year’s feeling a little better. So here is the 2nd annual Foreign Intrigue up-lifter: Iran nuclear problems. Sabotage, assassinations...
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Royce to Co-Chair Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
Dec 22, 2010
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Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) announced today that he will serve as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans for the 112th Congress. Royce, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and long-time advocate of close U.S.-India ties, continues in the role he has held in pr...
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"4 O.C. Congress members skip final votes" from the Orange County Register
Dec 22, 2010
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By Martin Wisckol for the Orange County Register's blog Total Buzz -- Christmas break seems to have started a little earlier for four of Orange County’s six congressional representatives, who missed today’s voting on bills for continuing funding for the federal government and for a food safety bill....
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Royce Oped: Tax deal a win, not a compromise
Dec 21, 2010
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The following oped by Rep. Ed Royce appeared in today's Orange County Register -- Republicans do not take control of the House until January, but, given recent events, it is clear the November elections are already impacting our nation's capital. Conservatives, for instance, were on the receiving en...
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Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade Gavel
Dec 21, 2010
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Today I was appointed chairman of the Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade Subcommittee for the next Congress by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman-to-be Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. For one Congress, 2005-2006, I chaired this Committee, minus the "Trade" portfolio. These are three key issues. I'm rea...
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Royce Named Chair of House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade
Dec 21, 2010
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Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) was named today as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade. He released the following statement: "I thank incoming Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) for entrusting me with this important post. I look forward to working with h...
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Royce Resolution Calling for Vietnam to be Returned to List of "Countries of Particular Concern" Passes House
Dec 17, 2010
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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.Res.20, authored by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), calling on the U.S. government to re-designate Vietnam as a “Country of Particular Concern” for gross violations of religious freedom. "This resolution puts the House of Representatives on record - the religious p...
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Jihad hits Scandinavia
Dec 16, 2010
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On Saturday, two bombs went off in Stockholm – not your typical terror venue. When I first heard about it, I thought it might have something to do with the WikiLeaks guy, who is wanted by Sweden. Nope, jihad. After setting off a car bomb, the jihadist was walking towards a Christmas shopping plaza w...
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Royce Statement on Passage of Tax Rate Extension Legislation
Dec 16, 2010
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Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after voting in support of legislation that not only brings much needed certainty to our markets but also stops a massive tax hike on families and small businesses across America: "Washington has created an unprecedented level of uncertainty...
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Goodbye Ambassador
Dec 14, 2010
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The death of diplomat Richard Holbrooke is a blow to America's foreign policy. While I wasn't especially close to Dick, I do have some memories to share. While Dick Holbrooke's signal accomplishment was the 1995 Dayton Accords, ending the Bosnian War, my initial dealings with him centered on a more ...
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