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Oct 3, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Syracuse Professor Being Appointed to Libya Panel
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement regarding Catherine Bertini, a professor at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and former undersecretary-general for management at the United Nations, who will be a member of the State Department’s Accountability Review Board investigating the murder of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya.
Sep 22, 2012
Buerkle Blasts State Department Ads
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding reports that the United States government purchased $70,000 worth of ads condemning the anti-Islam “The Innocence of Muslims” film in Pakistan:
Sep 12, 2012
Buerkle: Libya, Egypt Attacks Reprehensible
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding yesterday’s attacks in Libya and Egypt: “Today our nation grieves the loss of Ambassador Stevens and the three other American diplomats who were killed in the senseless, deliberate attack in Libya yesterday.
Jun 20, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Afghanistan Attack
Yesterday, the Department of Defense announced Pfc. Jarrod Lallier, 20, of Spokane, Washington, was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was killed when insurgents dressed in Afghan Police uniforms attacked his unit in the Kandahar province. Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding the attack:
Jun 7, 2012
Buerkle: Syrian Massacres Unacceptable
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding reports of the latest massacre in Syria, said to have resulted in 78 deaths, including women and children. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Syrian people who continue to suffer at the hands of the Assad regime. It is unacceptable that that these massacres are taking place in Syria on a regular basis.
May 30, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Syracuse University Student Killed in Syria
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations released the following statement regarding the death of Bassel Al Shahade, a Syracuse University graduate student killed in Syria. “My thoughts and prayers are with Bassel’s family, friends, and the entire Syracuse University community. Bassel was a courageous individual who was determined to shed light on the travesties taking place in his homeland of Syria.
May 21, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Death of Lockerbie Bomber
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations released the following statement regarding the announcement that Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the man responsible for the Lockerbie bombing, has died. “I hope that al-Megrahi’s death will provide some level of closure for the families of the victims. However, the fight for justice will continue and the tragedy he caused will never be forgotten. “We must never forget the innocent victims who were killed on Flight 103, nor the families that they left behind.
May 19, 2012
Buerkle: Chen's Freedom a Victory for Human Rights
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations released the following statement regarding the announcement that Chinese human rights advocate, Chen Guangcheng, has left China for the United States. “I am pleased that Chen Guangcheng, his wife, and their two children have left China for freedom in the United States. “Mr. Chen’s journey to the U.S. marks the end of a long and painful ordeal at the hands of the Chinese government.
May 18, 2012
Rep. Buerkle Statement on NATO Service Members’ Deaths
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding today’s deadly attacks in northeast Afghanistan. “Earlier today, two American NATO service members were killed in northeast Afghanistan after rockets crashed into a U.S. base. The deaths of these service members are tragic. “As America’s role in Afghanistan continues to evolve, we must continue to ensure that we protect our troops while at the same time equip the Afghan Army with the tools and resources they need to provide security for their own country.
May 17, 2012
Rep. Buerkle Statement on Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) joined with other members of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights in holding a hearing on blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng. Congresswoman Buerkle, who is also the United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, took part in a telephone conversation with Chen, who is currently in a hospital in China. Rep. Buerkle released the following statement regarding Chen’s ongoing struggle against oppressive agents of the Chinese government.
