U.S. needs action, not words, from Iran

Op-Ed
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to the United Nations this week is being analyzed in excruciating detail for signs that the long-stalled negotiations over Iran's nuclear program can finally gain traction. What exactly did Rouhani mean when he talked about peace and moderation? The media blitz has been interesting, but what really matters is what Rouhani does with his first 100 days in office.
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Chairman Royce Statement on Iranian President Rouhani’s U.N. Speech

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in reaction to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s speech at the United Nations: “We don’t need words from Rouhani; we need real action from Tehran.  The regime’s commitment to negotiations shouldn’t be measured by rhetoric, but […]
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A Look Ahead – Week of September 23-27

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Thursday, September 26 Subcommittee Hearing: A Closer Look at Cuba and its Recent History of Proliferation 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Rep. Matt Salmon […]
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Chairman Royce to Convene 10 a.m. Hearing on Benghazi Accountability at the State Department — Chairman’s Opening Statement

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – This morning at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing on accountability within the State Department following the deadly terrorist attacks on the U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi, Libya last September 11.  Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick F. Kennedy […]
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Chairman Royce Bill to Strengthen U.S.-South Korea Relations Passes House

Press Release
Extends the U.S.-South Korea Civilian Nuclear Energy Agreement Washington, D.C. – Today, the House unanimously passed H.R. 2449, bipartisan legislation that strengthens U.S.-South Korea relations.  Authored by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the legislation extends the U.S.-South Korea civilian nuclear agreement for two years. Royce said: “The U.S.-South Korea […]
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A Look Ahead – Week of September 16-20

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, September 18 Hearing: Benghazi: Where is the State Department Accountability? 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited witnesses […]
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Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Benghazi Accountability

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, September 18, he will convene a hearing on accountability within the State Department following the deadly terrorist attacks on the U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi, Libya last September 11.  Under Secretary of State for Management […]
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