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Today, in an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 394 to 1, the U.S. House took a rare and powerful step to declare crimes against Burma’s Rohingya Muslim minority genocide.
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Declaring Genocide in Burma

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The Burmese military and security forces unleashed a targeted campaign against the Rohingya people – killing unarmed civilians, raping women and children, burning down villages, and planting landmines along border areas transited by refugees fleeing for their lives. Today, the House of Representatives took a stand by passing H. Res. 1091, declaring these crimes genocide.
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Remarks: Chairman Royce on Promoting U.S. Interests in Africa

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"We must get this right. Our diplomatic, economic, and national security interests are at stake. We must deploy adequate resources to support our interests in Africa. We must continue, not back away from, building partner capacity to improve security, foster trade and economic development, strengthen health systems, combat wildlife trafficking and support good governance."
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Standing with Ukraine

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Today, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 1162, which renews calls for Russia to end hostilities that violate Ukraine’s sovereignty, reaffirms the House’s commitment to Ukraine’s independence and security, and urges the president to hold Russia accountable for its aggressive behavior. Passage of the resolution comes in the wake of Russia’s seizure last month of Ukrainian ships and crew in the Azov Sea.
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Recognizing the U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance

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Today, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 1149, which recognizes that the United States-Republic of Korea alliance serves as a linchpin of regional stability and bilateral security, and exemplifies the broad and deep military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties shared between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
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