Subcommittee News
October 26, 2011
Congressman Donald M. Payne on Liberia’s Presidential ElectionsSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
September 28, 2011
Congressman Donald Payne Urges UNESCO to Reject Prize Honoring President Obiang of Equatorial GuineaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
August 11, 2011
Rep. Payne Commends the Obama Administration for Committing Additional Aid to Somalia and the Horn of AfricaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
August 5, 2011
Rep. Payne Applauds President Obama for Establishing an Atrocities Prevention Board to Prevent Human Rights ViolationsSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
July 27, 2011
Rep. Payne Calls on the United States to Continue its Support of those Affected by Drought and Famine in Somalia and the Horn of AfricaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
July 27, 2011
Rep. Payne Selected to Be a Member of President Obama’s Presidential Delegation to Attend the Ceremony Marking the Declaration of the Independence of the Republic of South SudanSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
April 20, 2011
Payne, McGovern and Baldwin denounce human rights abuses in Bahrain.Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
February 22, 2011
ENGEL PRAISES OBAMA FOR UPCOMING TRIP TO LATIN AMERICASubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
December 16, 2010
[PDF] FALEOMAVAEGA ISSUES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR VIETNAMSubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
December 16, 2010
[PDF] FALEOMAVAEGA CALLS UPON SECRETARY CLINTON TO SUPPORT DEBT RELIEF FOR CAMBODIASubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
Committee News
October 2, 2012
Berman Praises Taiwan’s Designation to Visa Waiver ProgramCongressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement in response to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano’s announcement designating Taiwan for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) status.
September 27, 2012
Howard Berman Writes Secretary of State Clinton, Calls for Azerbaijan’s Suspension from NATO Partnership for Peace Program and Ending Arms Sales to AzerbaijanU.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, wrote Secretary of State Clinton today and called for Azerbaijan’s suspension from the NATO Partnership for Peace Program and ending arms sales to Azerbaijan. Berman wrote the letter following the recent pardoning of Azerbaijani axe-murderer Ramil Safarov and his promotion to the rank of major in the Azerbaijani military.
September 12, 2012
U.S. Rep. Howard Berman Opening Statement for Hearing on “Beijing as an Emerging Power in the South China Sea”September 12, 2012
Berman Remembers Ambassador Chris Stevens, Condemns Attack on U.S. Consulate in LibyaCongressman Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee made the following statement in response to the attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens, and three others U.S. officials:
September 11, 2012
Berman Hails Passage of Resolution Calling for Taiwan’s Participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)Congressman Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today hailed House passage of a resolution calling for Taiwan to be granted observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an international organization dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient air transportation around the globe.
September 11, 2012
Berman Praises Passage of North Korean Refugee Adoption ActHuman Rights Legislation Will Assist North Korean Child Refugees
Congressman Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and cosponsor of the North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, praised House passage of this human rights legislation, which will facilitate adoption of North Korean children refugees by United States citizens.
September 10, 2012
Berman Calls for Action on Iran’s Incitement to Genocide Against IsraelBerman to Secretary Clinton: “Iranian leaders’ detestable language characterizing Jews as sub-human and their inflammatory allegations against Jews constitute a threat to Jews everywhere”
Congressman Howard L. Berman the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today urged that the U.S. take strong action to pressure the United Nations to stop Iran’s genocidal incitement against Israel. Iran’s senior leadership recently issued statements describing Jews as “filthy bacteria” and threatening to destroy the state of Israel. These statements followed years of similar propaganda.
September 7, 2012
Berman Statement on Designation of Haqqani Network as Foreign Terrorist OrganizationCongressman Howard L. Berman, top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee made the following statement on Secretary Clinton’s announcement to designate the Haqqani Network as a Foreign Terrorist Organization:
September 7, 2012
Berman Denounces Iraqi Government Decision to Allow Iran to use AirspaceRep. Howard Berman, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today denounced the Government of Iraq’s decision to allow Iran to transport weapons and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) troops to Syria through its sovereign airspace, as reported in several major newspapers.
August 30, 2012
Howard Berman Statement on IAEA Director General Report regarding Iran’s Nuclear ProgramBerman: “By spurning international talks and advancing its nuclear program, Iran is closing the window on a peaceful solution.”
U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the IAEA Director General Report regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
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