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Review of U.S. Assistance Programs to Egypt, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia of the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, May 17 and June 21, 2006
This is the 2006 hearing "Review of U.S. Assistance Programs to Egypt" held before a Subcommittee of the House of Representatives. From the opening statement of C. David Welch: "Our strategic partnership with Egypt is the corner- stone of United States policy in this region. We share a vision of Middle East that is at peace and free of terror. The relationship has been marked by Egypt's leadership on many issues, most notably on the issue of relations between Israel and the Arabs, including the Palestinians. Egypt has been a partner with us in the global war on terrorism, and it has been itself a target of terrorism, including recently. Egypt has also demonstrated leadership on other issues of critical importance in the area. For example, Egypt voted positively in the IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] to report Iran to the Security Council. President Mubarak has taken a very forthright position on serious responsibilities with respect to its presence in Lebanon and its influence on Lebanon. Also, Egypt provided the first endorsement of the May 5 Abuja agreement on Darfur, the first by an Arab state, and also in its announcement indicated a commitment to provide troops to future peacekeeping forces in Darfur should that come about. Having led the way in peace, as you have noted, President Bush has mentioned that Egypt can now show the way toward democracy in the Middle East. We look forward to seeing Egypt move ahead on a reform agenda that President Mubarak himself laid out last year in his Presidential campaign. Last year's Presidential election, the first ever contested multi-candidate election in Egypt, was a major step forward. However, the relatively peaceful Presidential election was followed by parliamentary elections that were marred by irregularities and incidents of violence, some serious. We have expressed our deep disappointment over the conduct of these elections, as well as the sentencing of Mr. Ayman Nour to 5 years of imprisonment in late December. This year we have continued to express our interest in and our concern about the pace of political reform during the course of these first months of 2006." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: C. David Welch, James Kunder, Michael W. Coulter, Jon B. Alterman, Michele Dunne, and Raffi Vartian.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006
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U.S. Policy Toward North Korea I: Perry Review, Hearing Before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundered Sixth Congress, First Session, October 13, 1999
From the opening statement of Benjamin A. Gilman: "Without question, North Korea constitutes one of our Nation's greatest foreign policy challenges. The DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] is also the country most likely to involve the United States in a large-scale regional war over the near term. Five years after the advent of the 1994 Agreed Framework and the beginnings of our policy of engagement with North Korea, it is now the largest recipient of U.S. foreign aid in East Asia. Our Nation will send over $270 million in aid to North Korea this year alone. We have sent almost $750 million to the DPRK since 1995. Our Nation arguably is now North Korea's main benefactor. Despite this influx of aid, North Korea remains a significant threat to our Nation's interests. In fact, the concern is so great about the comprehensive threat posed by the DPRK to American interests that the Speaker has asked me to form a Republican North Korea Advisory Group to look at this matter. We plan to issue an unclassified report in the near future, which will address the North Korean threat." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Benjamin A. Gilman, Joe Knollenberg, Chistopher Cox, and William J. Perry.
United States. Government Printing Office
2000
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U.S. Policy Toward OPEC, Hearing Before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Second Session, March 1, 2000
From the opening statement of Benjamin A. Gilman: "Today we are trying to find some answers for our constituents and for the millions of Americans who are demanding to know why the Administration sat idly by as the nations of OPEC and its major oil-exporting allies raised prices from $11 a barrel in December 1998 to a high of $30 a barrel today. Over a year transpired. A hearing on OPEC [Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries] and the Northeast energy crisis on February 10th before this Committee clearly demonstrated that OPEC's goal of reducing its oil stocks was the major reason behind large-scale price increases for heating oil and diesel oil stocks. They have manipulated the oil price in our Nation. The transportation infrastructure of our Nation is under severe stress, as tens of thousands of small and medium-size trucking firms throughout the Northeast and throughout other areas in our Nation are on the verge of bankruptcy because of a $2-per-gallon diesel oil price, absorbing 20 percent or more of the entire operating budget of each of these firms." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Benjamin A. Gilman, Sam Gejdenson, Paul Gillmore, Paul Gilmor, and Bill Richardson.
United States. Government Printing Office
2000
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Obama Administration's Deal with Iran: Implications for Missile Defense and Nonproliferation, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, of the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, September 10, 2015
This is the September 10, 2015 hearing on "Obama Administration's Deal with Iran: Implications for Missile Defense and Nonproliferation," held before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, of the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services. From the testimony of Mr. Christopher J. Almont: "Iran continues to be a threat to regional stability as its regime's national interests often diverge with U.S. and our regional allies' security priorities in the dynamic and turbulent region. Understanding Tehran's support to terrorists and subnational armed groups as well as its military capabilities and regional ambitions are a priority for DIA's [Defense Intelligence Agency] analysts and collectors. For years to come, we expect Iran to be a difficult target. Our challenge will be to decipher the progress the regime and security apparatus has accomplished during this period of unrest in the region. For Iran, its national security strategy remains to ensure the regime's survival, expand its regional influence, and enhance Tehran's military deterrence and superiority." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Christopher J. Almont, Frank Klotz, Robert M. Scher, Steven M. Shepro, and James Syring.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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Assessing Progress and Identifying Future Opportunities in Defense Reform, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 4, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the April 4, 2017 hearing on "Assessing Progress and Identifying Future Opportunities in Defense Reform" held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the statement of Michele Flournoy: "It is hard to remember a time when the need for defense reform was more acute. The growing challenges the U.S. armed forces face in protecting American interests, values, and allies in the coming years are truly daunting: the spread of the Islamic State, al Qaeda, and other violent extremist groups; the turmoil in the Middle East; the resurgence of a more aggressive Russia; the rise of a more capable and assertive China that is challenging the rules-based international order in Asia; persistent threats from states like Iran and North Korea; the continued proliferation of deadly technologies to both state and non-state actors; and the emergence of new threats in the cyber and space domains -- just to name a few." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michele Flournoy, John Hamre, and Dov Zakheim.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
2017-04-04
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Oversight of the European Reassurance Initiative, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Armed Services, US. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, July 13, 2016
This is a testimony compilation of the July 13, 2016 hearing on "Oversight of the European Reassurance Initiative" held before the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Armed Services. From the statement of David Allvin: "I would first like to thank Chairman Hartzler, Ranking Member Speier and the other Members of the Committee for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am pleased to represent the men and women of our armed services and civilian personnel of the United States European Command. On behalf of the US European Command, thank you for your unwavering support. I am privileged to discuss the European Reassurance Initiative (ERI) -- which marks a major turning point in the USEUCOM's prioritization of activities in the European Theater. The United States seeks to maintain its role as a secure, stabilizing presence in the theater, in light of Russia's provocative actions and destabilizing interventions-- ERI provides the funding to help us accomplish that goal. We have carefully devised a strategy to address this Russian threat, and assert our commitment to NATO Allies. However, strategy alone will not impede Russian hostility. Through continued Congressional support of the ERI, we will continue to implement strategy by resourcing capabilities deterrent activities and increasing responsiveness." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David Allvin, Rachel Ellehuus, and Tom Tyra.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
2016-07-13
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CBP Needs Improved Oversight for Its Centers of Excellence and Expertise
From the Highlights: "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not established performance standards for the Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers) in accordance with the 'Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015' (TFTEA). This absence of performance standards made it difficult to determine to what extent establishing the Centers improved the assessment, collection, and protection of trade revenue. However, we identified several areas in which CBP could improve its compliance with the TFTEA, its procedural guidance for the Centers, and the reliability of trade import and enforcement data in its information systems. Without established performance standards, CBP cannot determine whether the Centers are achieving established goals, operating as intended, collecting and protecting trade revenue owed, or meeting their legislated mission as set forth in the TFTEA. CBP management also cannot make informed decisions about the Centers' operations and activities related to collecting trade revenues. Finally, without performance standards and adequate guidance on procedures, there is heightened risk of importers illicitly attempting to avoid paying duties and fees and circumventing trade practices, defrauding the Federal Government, and undermining lawful business."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2022-03-31
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American NGOs Under Attack in Morsi's Egypt, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, June 12, 2013
This is the June 12, 2013 hearing on "American NGOs" held before the House Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa. From the opening statement of Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: "It is clear by last week's verdict, Morsi's refusal to drop the charges and the new NGO [Non-Governmental Organization] law, that the freedom for these groups to work will only be further restricted under the Muslim Brotherhood- led government. These institutions and their employees all believed in the cause of freedom and democracy. They believed in the aspirations of millions of Egyptians who wish to cast off the oppressive yoke of totalitarianism and establish a free and open society. But the Egyptian Government feared that the people might soon turn against the government in the people's pursuit to end corruption and bring real democratic reforms. So the Egyptian authorities ransacked the offices of these NGOs, arrested their employees, seized their assets, and shut down their operations. It was hoped that the Egyptian officials would soon see the error of their ways and drop the charges and allow the NGOs to continue their work. […] This verdict was an indictment on the Morsi regime's assault on freedom, on human rights, on democracy, and the Egyptian people themselves. We must stand in solidarity with those who continue to seek the ideals of the revolution. It is no longer acceptable to send unconditional aid to a regime that persecutes, prosecutes, and convicts those who seek to aid Egyptians seeking freedom and true democracy for all of Egypt."Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Lorne W. Craner, Charles W. Dunne, Joyce Barnathan, Kenneth Wollack, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Gerald E. Connolly.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Venezuela's Sanctionable Activity, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, June 24, 2011
From the opening statement of Jason Chaffetz: "Today we are examining the administration's policies to conduct national security threats abroad through the use of sanctions. For the past decade, the United States has focused much of its attention on the Middle East. Since the 9/11 attacks, Americans have invested over a trillion dollars fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. […] While we combat terrorism in the Middle East, we must not neglect threats that we face in our own hemisphere. In recent years, Venezuela has grown significantly closer to regimes that are openly hostile to the United States and its interests. Venezuela has been a willing partner to countries such as Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Cuba. With the exception of North Korea, each of these countries has been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. Government. Senior officials within the Venezuelan government have also provided material support to Hezbollah, a terrorist organization. They have also maintained ties with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC; ELN [National Liberation Army]; and ETA [Euskadi Ta Askatasuna]. President Hugo Chavez has accused the United States of being 'the first state sponsor of terrorism.' President Chavez has also called sanctions against Iran illegitimate and that the Venezuelan government will 'back Iran under any circumstances and without conditions.'" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jason Chaffetz, Daniel Benjamin, Kevin Whitaker, Thomas Delare, Adam J. Szubin, and Connie Mack.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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National Security Implications of U.S. Policy Toward Cuba, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, First Session, April 29, 2009
From the opening statement of John F. Tierney: "President Obama's April 13th announcement lifting restrictions on family visits and remittances to Cuba I believe is a step in the right direction. I hope it is the first step in a long journey. Indeed, the President left open the door to further changes when he stated 'We also believe that Cuba can be a critical part of regional growth.' The current U.S. policy toward Cuba is anachronistic and unsustainable. It is a source of contention between the United States and the rest of Latin America, as well as the European Union. In the lead-up to the recent Fifth Summit of the Americans in Trinidad and Tobago the Costa Rican paper La Nacion observed that all of Latin America is asking for an end to Cuba's isolation. In today's hearing, the subcommittee aims to identify concrete ways in which increased U.S.-Cuba cooperation is in our own national security interest, ways it could support the safety and security of U.S. citizens, and the nature of the threat the United States would face should our interactions stagnate or lessen." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Barry McCaffrey, Jorge Pinon, Rensselaer Lee, Phil Peters, Sarah Stephens, Jeff Flake, Darrell E. Issa, and John F. Tierney.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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Next Steps on Egypt Policy, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, October 29, 2013
This is the October 29, 2013 hearing on Next Steps on Egypt Policy, held before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Edward Royce: "Since President Mubarak's fall Egypt has been in political, economic and social turmoil. This has seriously strained and some have suggested imperiled our very important relationship with Egypt. It has certainly put our considerable interests in the region at risk. Like many Arab countries, Egypt is struggling to overcome a lack of democratic traditions. While the Muslim Brotherhood-led government was democratically elected, it governed autocratically.
Yet the U.S. administration was perceived in the region as passive as President Mohamed Morsi grabbed power, squashing individual rights, sidelining the courts and declaring himself above the law. Coptic Christians in particular were left vulnerable, facing frequent deadly attacks. Today, it is critical the U.S. use its influence to help guide the new government toward a democratic constitution that respects individual liberties including those of women and minorities. Maybe enough Egyptians have realized that their proud and historic country could become violent and ungovernable if they refuse to move ahead in a peaceful and positive way. This will require that the government reach out to responsible opposition members instead of vilifying them with a broad brush. But it also demands a determined and sustained campaign against those Brotherhood activists who are deeply committed to violence and tyranny. The fact that these extremists are actively hostile to American interests binds us with the Egyptian government. That is why I support a continued and robust military relationship with Egypt and today we'll hear what the administration has planned in this area." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Elizabeth Jones, Derek Chollet and Alina Romanowski
United States. Government Printing Office
2014
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Assessing U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities in East Asia and the Pacific, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, May 16, 2013
This is the hearing on "Assessing U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities in East Asia and the Pacific" held before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on May 16, 2013. From the opening statement of Ami Bera: "The Asia-Pacific region is receiving the largest proposed budget increase of any other region, which makes it critical that we focus on this portion of the budget request and hear from State Department and USAID [United States Agency for International Development] about how the additional funds for this region will fulfill U.S. priorities and national security objectives. Of particular interest are those nations receiving a significant increase in foreign assistance, notably Burma, Indonesia, and the Philippines." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph Y. Yun and Nisha Biswal.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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NAFTA at Twenty: Accomplishments, Challenges, and the Way Forward, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, January 15, 2014
This is the January 15, 2014 hearing on "NAFTA at Twenty: Accomplishments, Challenges, and the Way Forward," held before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. From the opening statement of Matt Salmon: "About 20 years ago, we passed this, I think, wonderful piece of legislation and entered into this agreement, and just last month, the subcommittee held a hearing in my home State of Arizona on our commercial relationship with Mexico and what we can do to better facilitate the flow of commerce along our southern border. So today's hearing on NAFTA is an appropriate follow up to that hearing, this time looking more broadly at our trade and investment relationships with both Canada and Mexico, the strengths and the weaknesses of NAFTA with 20 years behind us, and what needs to be done now to improve upon this agreement. [...] As we learned during our field hearing on trade facilitation with Mexico, 20 years into NAFTA should be the time we recommit our resources to border infrastructure by identifying new approaches to financing and commercial partnerships so we can make the investments necessary to make cross-border commerce more efficient and streamlined without neglecting legitimate security concerns. The U.S. should partner with and press Mexico to continue addressing the insecurity that plagues Mexico while reforming and updating its judicial system." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David Dreier, Mark T. Elliot, Eric Farnsworth, Carla A. Hills and Duncan Wood.
United States. Government Printing Office
2014
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U.S. Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report for Fiscal Years 2000-2003
From the Document: "For over 20 years, the U.S. Freedom of Navigation Program has ensured that excessive coastal state claims over the world's oceans and airspace are challenged. By State Department diplomatic protests and operational assertions conducted by the Department of Defense, the United States has insisted upon adherence by the nations of the world to the international law of the sea. A significant majority of countries (145, as of May 2004) are now Parties to the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, and there is an encouraging trend toward the rolling-back of excessive maritime claims. Nonetheless, some coastal states continue to assert maritime claims inconsistent with international law, which, if left unchallenged, would limit navigational freedoms vital to U.S. national security and essential to peaceful uses of the world's oceans. From Fiscal Year (FY) 2000 through FY 2003, U.S. armed forces conduct operational assertions challenging excessive maritime claims as listed [in the report]."
United States. Department of Defense
2004-05
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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016
This document contains "summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law[.]"
United States. Department of Defense
2017-02-28
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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
This document contains "a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law[.]"
United States. Department of Defense
2016-04-19
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Freedom of Navigation FY 07 Operational Assertions
This document contains a summary of maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of Fiscal Year 2007, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2008-02-25?
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U.S. Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report for Fiscal Year 2014
This document "is a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by Freedom of Navigation (FON) operations and other FON-related activities conducted by U.S. forces during the period of October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations in international law."
United States. Department of Defense
2015-03-23
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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013
This document contains a table of "excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations in international law." The table is divided into two columns: "Claimant" and "Excessive Maritime Claim(s)."
United States. Department of Defense
2014-03-06
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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
From the Document: "Below is a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DOD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea guaranteed to all nations under international law[.]"
United States. Department of Defense
2013-01-04
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Challenges to Excessive Maritime Claims, 1 October 2010-30 September 2011
This document contains a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2012-04-02?
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Challenges to Excessive Maritime Claims, 1 October 2009-30 September 2010
This document contains a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2011-06-16?
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Challenges to Excessive Maritime Claims, 1 October 2008-30 September 2009
This document contains a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2011-06-16?
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Challenges to Excessive Maritime Claims, 1 October 2007-30 September 2008
This document contains a summary of excessive maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2009-09-15?
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Freedom of Navigation FY 2004 Operational Assertions
This document contains a summary of maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of Fiscal Year 2004 Operational Assertions, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2012-12-21?
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Freedom of Navigation (FON) FY 2005 Operational Assertions
This document contains a summary of maritime claims that were challenged by DoD operational assertions and activities during the period of Fiscal Year 2005, in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
United States. Department of Defense
2006-04-10?
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Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: The Secretary of State's View, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, January 23, 2013
This is the January 23, 2013 hearing on "Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: The Secretary of State's View," held before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Edward Royce: "The Accountability Review Board, convened by you, Madam Secretary, found 'systemic failures and leadership and management deficiencies at senior levels within two bureaus of the State Department.' [...] According to the report, the board found that responsibility stopped at the Assistant Secretary level, below the department's most senior management. This seems to contrast with the recommendation of the 1999 Accountability Review Board on the East Africa bombings, which said that, 'The Secretary of State should take a personal and active role in security issues.' This committee is concerned that the department's most senior officials either should have known about the worsening security situation in Benghazi or did know something about that security situation. Either way, the point is that security requests were denied. I am not sure the board saw the full picture. And if not, its report is not a complete blueprint for fixing things. The State Department must get this right. Al-Qaeda and its affiliates will very likely be targeting other diplomats for years to come. Madam Secretary, the committee stands ready to help." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Hillary Rodham Clinton.
2013
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Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2014 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, First Session, Full Committee Hearing on the Posture of the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, March 15, 2013
This is the March 15, 2013 hearing on the "Posture of the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command" held before the House Armed Services Committee. From the opening statement of Howard P. McKeon: "Admiral Stavridis, many believe Europe is now one of the most secure regions in the world. Even the President's Defense Strategic Guidance says 'most European countries are now producers of security rather than consumers. In keeping with [the] evolving strategic landscape, our posture in Europe must also evolve.' I think it's important to recognize that many of our European allies are also NATO allies, and they have been an integral part of the ISAF [International Security Assistance Force] effort in Afghanistan. However, Russia still remains a serious concern-to U.S. national security interests and to our regional allies and partners. Some may also forget that Europe is strategically located in the vicinity of the Middle East and North Africa. So, I'd like you to fully explain why Europe is still relevant, why the U.S. should remain engaged with and forward deployed in Europe, and how the ongoing instability in the Middle East and North Africa affect Europe and NATO." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Howard P. McKeon, Carter F. Ham, and James G. Stavridis.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Renewing the United States' Commitment to Addressing the Root Causes of Migration from Central America, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, April 14, 2021
This is the April 14, 2021 hearing on "Renewing the United States' Commitment to Addressing the Root Causes of Migration from Central America," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the Opening Statement of Albio Sires: "While I am thrilled that we have two experienced witnesses with us to discuss how to strengthen U.S. policy and foreign assistance toward Central America, I believe our goal should be to ensure that every individual throughout Central America has the chance to achieve a life of dignity and opportunity in their home country. Only--only then will we be able to solve the challenge of irregular migration. [...] As the U.S. Government takes a longer term and more holistic approach to addressing migration, I believe that promoting democratic governance and human rights must be central. We need to tackle corruption. We saw progress in Guatemala and Honduras when the international community provided backing and protection to courageous domestic prosecutors. The anti-corruption mission in Guatemala helped reduce homicides by 5 percent annually during the 10-year period in which it operated. It showed that reducing corruption directly advances all our other policy goals. Unfortunately, there are economic and political elites in these countries who will fight tooth and nail to protect the status quo." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ricardo Zuniga, and Peter Natiello.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Tragic Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, one Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, June 3, 2013
This is the June 3, 2013 hearing, "Tragic Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre" before the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Christopher H. Smith: "Today, this week, the world remembers the dream that was and is the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. [...] Twenty four years ago today, the world watched in awe and wonder as hundreds of thousands of mostly young people peacefully petitioned the Chinese Government to reform and to democratize. [...] The Chinese Government not only continues to inflict unspeakable pain and suffering on its own people, but the cover-up of the Tiananmen Square massacre is without precedent in modern history. [...] A few days ago, the U.S. Department of State asked the Chinese Government to 'end the harassment of those who participated in the protests and fully account for those killed, detained, or missing.' The response? The Chinese Foreign Ministry acrimoniously said that the U.S. should 'stop interfering in Chinese internal affairs so as not to sabotage U.S./China relations.' [...] President Obama, as we know, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and Saturday to discuss security and economic issues. A robust discussion of human rights abuses in China must be on the agenda and not in a superfluous or superficial way. It is time to get serious about China's flagrant abuse. The Chinese Government's appalling record should make us question even the topic that is at hand: Can a government that crushes the rights and freedoms of its own people be trusted on trade and on security issues?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Wei Jingsheng, Chai Ling, Yang Jianli, David Aikman, Sophie Richardson, and Steve Stockman.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
