Remarks: Chairman Royce on Advancing U.S. Interests in the Western Hemisphere

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"Today we look at U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean. Our relationships in the Western Hemisphere are forged by deep cultural and economic ties. We export a lot of goods to the Caribbean, supporting U.S. jobs. Across Latin America, our trade ties are just as strong. But today, as the region faces urgent challenges and transitions, the United States must be more engaged than ever."
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House Passes Peace Corps Reform Bill

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Washington, D.C. – The House today passed the Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act (H.R. 2259), which enhances the transparency and accountability of the Peace Corps to improve operations and better protect volunteers. Chairman Royce submitted the following remarks for the record: “I rise today in support of H.R. 2259, the Sam […]
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Royce: “It is time to sanction Assad and his backers”

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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today on the House floor highlighted the ongoing atrocities in Syria and urged the Senate to pass the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, which would sanction Assad and his backers, hold war criminals accountable, and give justice to victims of atrocities in Syria. This morning, Chairman Royce again met with Syrian defector Caesar, who exposed the regime’s horrific brutality through thousands of photos documenting the regime’s crimes.
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