U.S. House of Representatives
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 00:00
The New Challenge: China in the Western Hemisphere
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 00:00
I believe it is important that the United States grasps the economic, social and national security implications of a Latin America under the thumb of China
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 00:00
While China’s engagement in Latin America appears highly dynamic at a moment when the U.S. influence has diminished sharply across the region, there are few signs of any real frictions between the U.S. and China in Latin America
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 00:00
The PRC’s growing relationships with Latin America may be understood in terms of economic and strategic imperatives arising from its emergence as a global power
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 00:00
China has much more to lose from alienating the United States than it has to win from strengthening its standing in the Americas
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 00:00
We must ensure that before any agreement is authorized and funded, the most basic human and labor rights have been guaranteed.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 00:00
Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6028) to authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America,
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 00:00
Last month the gangs of Mexico topped their murder of hundreds of Mexican police officers with a new practice: beheading people and leaving their heads in coolers. It would be naive to think that such violence remains just south of our border.
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 00:00