Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA)

Thursday, March 6, 2014 - 00:00
At this moment, when Colombia is in the process of negotiating peace to end its half-century-old conflict, we should be preparing for the same or even greater investment in Colombia, not less.
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 00:00
As a U.S. Congressman, I am also disturbed by the possibility that U.S. intelligence or defense agencies might have unwittingly provided support to the so-called "Andromeda" operation, either directly or indirectly, through funds, equipment, tra
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 09:22
Dear Mr. President, We appreciate your Administration’s continued efforts to implement the strategy to defeat the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) as outlined in the bipartisan Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (P.L. 111-72). We believe it is important that the United States remain committed to working with regional forces to protect civilians until the LRA is defeated once and for all.
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 00:00
The Guatemalan court's ruling demonstrates that everyone is subject to justice, and even the most vulnerable communities can seek and achieve justice for heinous crimes committed against them.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 00:00
Rarely on my trips to Colombia have I left the place with such strong and positive feelings; and after spending time in the most dangerous areas of the city, I came away with a sense of hope.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 00:00
It is in the best interest of the U.S. to support the Funes administration as it seeks to strengthen the rule of law, clean up institutional corruption and crime, and help lead the region in breaking impunity and confronting criminal threats.