Holding Iran Accountable

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Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the conclusion of the Iran nuclear talks. In remarks from the White House, President Obama tried to assure a skeptical American public that he would not turn a blind eye to Iran’s other dangerous and illicit acts. He promised he would continue to press Iran to stop its illicit missiles program, its support for terror, and its human rights abuses. He hasn’t.
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Chairman Royce Statement on South China Sea Ruling

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“I commend the Philippines, a longtime friend and partner of the United States, for working to resolve this conflict peacefully. Beijing’s refusal to participate in these proceedings is particularly disappointing since they have participated and benefited from other international rulings at the World Trade Organization."
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A Look Ahead—July 11-15

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, July 12 Hearing: Human Rights Under Siege Worldwide 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited Witnesses Include: The Honorable Mark P. Lagon […]
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Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on State Department’s Efforts to Counter Terrorists Online

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“The United States is losing the information war to terrorists like ISIS and Hezbollah. Earlier this year, the administration rebranded the office responsible for counter messaging, but little seems to have changed. A strong, effective information offensive to counter the violent ideology being pushed by ISIS and other terrorists is long overdue. This hearing will give members an opportunity to press the administration’s top public diplomacy official on how the U.S. can be more effective.”
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