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U.S. Congress

Below are key statements from members of theU.S.  House of Representatives and Senate related to the United States' security relationship with the world.

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A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Louisiana expressing support for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic's efforts to develop as a free and independent nation; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
The Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana supports the Nagorno Karabakh Republic's continuing efforts to develop as a free and independent nation in order to guarantee its citizens those rights inherent in a free and independent society.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
State Senate of Louisiana
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Governance

Royce, Engel, and Ros-Lehtinen Release GAO Report Documenting Failings in U.S. Assistance for Haiti Reconstruction

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
In a shocking turn of events, Congress found that U.S. reconstruction in Haiti didn't go well.English
Country(s): 
Haiti
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Syria-Another Gunrunning Operation by Uncle Sam

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
House Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) proposes solutions to solving the Syrian crisis that don't involve arms transfers and military intervention.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Arms Control

Testimony: Assistant Secretary of State Roberta S. Jacobson to Western Hemisphere Subcommittee on "Security Cooperation in Mexico"

Friday, June 21, 2013
Since the Merida Initiative was announced in 2007, we have based our cooperation with Mexico on the recognition that our countries share responsibility for combating transnational criminal networks and for protecting our citizens from the crime, corEnglish
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Roberta S. Jacobson
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
Border Control
U.S. Policy

Testimony: Ambassador William R. Brownfield to Western Hemisphere Subcommittee on "Security Cooperation in Mexico"

Friday, June 21, 2013
President Pena Nieto and his Administration are committed to continuing our close collaboration on security issues under the four-pillar Merida framework, with a sharper focus on crime prevention and rule of law.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
William R. Brownfield
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
Border Control
U.S. Policy

Testimony: Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield to the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere

Friday, June 21, 2013
Regional Security Cooperation: An Examination of the Central America Regional Security Initiative and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Colombia
Author(s): 
William R. Brownfield
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate

Testimony: Mark Lopes Deputy Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean U.S. Agency for International Development to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Friday, June 21, 2013
Regional Security Cooperation: An Examination of the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSIEnglish
Country(s): 
Caribbean Regional
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Mark Lopes
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Testimony: Eric L. Olson Associate Director, Latin American Program Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Friday, June 21, 2013
Regional Security Cooperation: An Examination of the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) And the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) English
Country(s): 
Caribbean Regional
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Eric L. Olson
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Testimony: Michael Shifter President ,Inter-American Dialogue to the Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere

Friday, June 21, 2013
Regional Security Cooperation: An Examination of the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).English
Country(s): 
Caribbean Regional
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Michael Shifter
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate

Senate Resolution 178: Honoring the Men and Women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Agnecy

Thursday, June 20, 2013
Whereas with 86 foreign offices located in 67 countries, the DEA has the largest international presence of any Federal law enforcement agency, facilitating close collaboration with international partners around the world, including in Colombia, Mexico,English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Mexico
Author(s): 
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

The Future of Religious Minorities in the Middle East

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
House Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-VA) addresses the need for increased attention on the plight of religious minorities in the Middle East. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Syria
Author(s): 
Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-VA)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

U.S. Arms Syrian Rebels

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
House Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) cautions against arming Syrian rebels in a conflict in which the U.S. does not have a clear role.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Ongoing Violence in Syria

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
House Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) proposes bringing Bashar Al-Assad to the International Criminal Court to be prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
International Community

Syria

Monday, June 17, 2013
Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) cautions against arming the Syrian opposition, based on examples in recent history when intervention did not work out in American interests.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Tom Udall (D-NM)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Statement on Introduced Bill S.1136

Friday, June 14, 2013
I rise today to introduce legislation to extend a critical textile and apparel trade program with Nicaragua , currently set to expire at the end of 2014 through the end of 2024. English
Country(s): 
Nicaragua
Author(s): 
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
Security
U.S. Policy

Text of Amendments to S.744: Preventing Unauthorized Immigration Transiting Through Mexico

Thursday, June 13, 2013
The Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall develop a strategy to address the unauthorized immigration of individuals who transit through Mexico.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate
Tag(s): 
Migration
Politics and Security
U.S. Policy

Supporting Political Reform in Iran

Thursday, June 13, 2013
Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) presents a Senate resolution outlining support for political reform in Iran, on the eve of Iran's presidential elections.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Author(s): 
Harry Reid (D-NV)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Senate

Honoring The Service Of His Excellency Ilhom Nematov, Ambassador Extraordinary And Plenipotentiary Of The Republic Of Uzbekistan To The United States

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Uzbekistan is a key partner in supporting international efforts in Afghanistan but our relationship with Uzbekistan extends beyond security. Uzbekistan and the United States also cooperate on economic relations and civil and political issues.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Rep. Eni Faleomavaega (D-Samoa)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Foreign Policy
Governance

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
It should be known, too, to this House that al Qaeda is setting up shop in Brazil--planning attacks, training people in Brazil right now--and we have no mechanism. If someone were to commit a terrorist act here in the United States and flee to Brazil, we English
Author(s): 
Rep. Ryan Smith (R-OH)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security
U.S. Policy

The Kidnapping of Former Marine Armando Torres in Mexico

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my deep concern for former Marine Corporal Armando Torres who was reportedly kidnapped by members of the Mexican Cartel during a visit to Las Barrancas, Tamaulipas, Mexico while visiting his father and uncle.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
Security
U.S. Policy

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