U.S. House of Representatives
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
From a foreign policy perspective, we live in a quiet neighborhood. By and large, the countries of our region enjoy a shared set of values. With one notable exception, the Western hemisphere is made up of elected democracies.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
I rise today to express my grave concern about the upcoming elections in El Salvador this week.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
The fact is that what happens in this election will have impact on our relations, and it is not just something that the people can elect an anti-American government and expect everything to stay the same.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
While we must always work and stand with our allies in the region, a government in El Salvador that is run by the FMLN and its cronies would clearly undermine the good relationship the current government in El Salvador has with the United States.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
Four days after 9/11, the FMLN had a march in their capital city to celebrate the attack by Al-Qaeda and to burn the American flag
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
Let me note, that my purpose is not to punish Salvadorans, but if a pro-terrorism government takes power, it will be imperative to review our policies in order to protect the national security of the United States.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
Mr. Speaker, should the pro-terrorist FMLN party replace the current government in El Salvador, the United States, in the interest of national security, would be required to re-evaluate our policy toward El Salvador, including cash remittance and immigrat
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
If El Salvador moves to the left like that, I think it is going to be very bad for not only that part of the world but the entire hemisphere.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
They smuggle into the United States not only drugs, but people. It is all intertwined. And all because of money, they are bringing those individuals and those drugs into the country. But also, they smuggle back to Mexico two commodities, and the two commo
Monday, March 9, 2009 - 00:00
Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) condemned Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez today for nationalizing the rice production operations of U.S.-based Cargill Inc. in Venezuela.