Chairman Royce Welcomes Afghanistan’s Unity Government

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Afghanistan’s election results: "Afghanistan will now transition from one elected leader to another.  The Afghan people can be proud of the role they played.  The election, especially the tabulation, has been rough, but there […]
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Royce, McCaul, Duncan Request Review of State Department’s Plans to Construct New Security Training Center

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Proposal from DHS May Improve Diplomatic Security in a More Effective, Efficient, and Timely Manner Washington, D.C. – This week, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, and Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight […]
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A Look Ahead — Through October 1

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, October 1 Subcommittee Hearing: Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi:  Our Marine in Mexican Custody 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Matt Salmon (R-AZ), […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Scotland’s Independence Referendum

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the results of Scotland’s independence referendum: “This is a welcome vote.  The Scottish people’s decision to remain part of the United Kingdom will allow our robust cooperation on security, humanitarian, and economic issues to […]
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Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Anti-Semitism Measure

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the House of Representatives unanimous passage of H. Res. 707, which condemns all forms of anti-Semitism and rejects attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks.   Chairman Royce said: “The global rise in […]
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Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Committee to Examine Obama Administration ISIS Strategy TODAY

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Secretary Kerry to Testify Washington, D.C. – Today at 11:30 a.m., Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to question Secretary of State John Kerry about the President’s recently announced strategy on ISIS.  The hearing is entitled “The ISIS Threat:  Weighing the Obama Administration’s Response.” Live webcast […]
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Chairman Royce Welcomes President Poroshenko of Ukraine

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will serve on the Escort Committee to welcome the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, to address a Joint Session of Congress.  Chairman Royce issued the following statement on President Poroshenko’s official visit to the United States:   “President Poroshenko’s […]
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Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Syria “Train and Equip” Measure to Combat ISIL

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of the Syria “train and equip” amendment offered by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard “Buck” McKeon to the Continuing Resolution. Tomorrow at 11:30, Chairman Royce will convene a hearing entitled “The ISIS Threat:  Weighing the […]
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Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Committee to Examine Obama Administration ISIS Strategy TOMORROW

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Secretary Kerry to Testify ***See important planning note/RSVP requirement for media*** Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TOMORROW to question Secretary of State John Kerry about the President’s recently announced strategy on ISIS.          The hearing, entitled “The ISIS Threat:  Weighing the […]
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