U.S. Senate
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 00:00
We urge the Administration and the community of democracies in the hemisphere to keep a watchful eye on the conditions leading up to and during election day itself.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 00:00
The unconstitutional installation of members of the judiciary is identical in its gravity with the illegal removal of the leading officials of any branch of the government
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 00:00
In Colombia , where conflict has displaced an estimated 4 million people, our partners are helping the government to provide reparations and land restitution to affected individuals and families.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 00:00
I am speaking about the actions of Ecuador's President Rafael Correa and officials in his government to silence independent broadcasters and publishers and watchdog organizations ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 00:00
Jonathan Don Farrar, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 00:00
When we look at that juxtaposition, that comparison, and ask should we get that 700,000 barrels of oil from Hugo Chavez or from Canada, most Americans would say it makes more sense to do business with our friendly ally to the north.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 00:00
We can continue to buy oil from Hugo Chavez or we can get the same, the equivalent amount of oil from a friendly neighbor such as Canada.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 00:00
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit two island nations near our shores, Cuba and Haiti. Each is facing enormous problems.
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 00:00
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms is a division of the Justice Department. I have been investigating Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms' Operation Fast and Furious for almost 11 months now. It is past time for accountability at the senior levels of the Justice Depar
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 00:00
While we remember Mr. Gross and we keep pressure on the Castro regime, the Senate must also fulfill its duties toward the rest of the Western Hemisphere. A case in point: Four countries in Latin America--Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Ecuador--are cu