Chairman Royce Statement on U.N. Peace Deal in Libya

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement on today’s announcement of a signed peace deal in Libya: “Following NATO’s multilateral action to stop the slaughter of civilians and put an end to Qaddafi’s dictatorship, the administration largely washed its hands of Libya and allowed the country to […]
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Readout of House Foreign Affairs Committee Meeting with French Ambassador

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) hosted a bipartisan meeting with Ambassador Gérard Araud of the French Republic to discuss counter-extremism efforts and other important national security issues following the devastating terror attacks in Paris. Following the meeting, Chairman Royce said: “In the aftermath of the brutal terrorist assault […]
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House Votes to Strengthen Hezbollah Sanctions

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Chairman Royce’s Legislation Heads to President’s Desk Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) applauded bipartisan passage of H.R. 2297, the Hezbollah International Financial Prevention Act of 2015.  The legislation, authored by Chairman Royce, strengthens economic sanctions against Hezbollah, a terrorist organization that continues to pose a threat to the United […]
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House Votes to Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 3654, Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015.  The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), requires President Obama to lay out a strategy to counter terrorist use of social media. On the legislation’s passage, […]
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Foreign Affairs Committee to Convene Hearing on Pakistan – Today at 10 a.m.

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Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing to examine Pakistan’s counterterrorism cooperation, its education reform efforts, and U.S. aid to Pakistan.  The hearing is entitled “The Future of U.S.-Pakistan Relations.”  Live webcast and witness testimony will be available HERE.   […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Taiwan Arms Sales

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Chairman Royce and active duty U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Gary in San Diego Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement on today’s announcement of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: “For more than 35 years the United States has pledged to support, defend and aid Taiwan.  […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on the Crisis in South Sudan

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the U.N. Security Council acted today to extend the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan: “The crisis in South Sudan is now entering a third year, and millions of people continue to lack food, clean water, and adequate medical care.  […]
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Chairman Royce: President Obama’s Deeply Flawed Iran Deal is Now Even Weaker

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the IAEA closed its investigation into Iran’s past nuclear work: “Iran’s lies and obstruction have paid off.  This capitulation allows the ayatollah to keep vital nuclear research, materials and technology away from international inspectors while Iran moves closer to […]
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A Look Ahead—December 15-18

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, December 16 Hearing: The Future of U.S.-Pakistan Relations 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited Witnesses Include: The Honorable Richard Olson […]
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Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Pakistan

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will convene a hearing on Wednesday, December 16 to examine Pakistan’s counterterrorism cooperation, its education reform efforts, and U.S. aid to Pakistan.  The hearing, entitled “The Future of U.S.-Pakistan Relations,” will begin at 10 a.m.   Chairman Royce on the hearing: “I’ve […]
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