Foreign Affairs

I thank the gentlelady for yielding, and I rise in support of this legislation. I want to thank the Ranking Member [of the Homeland Security Committee], Bennie Thompson, [Rep.] Lofgren, who worked very hard on this, and Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee and on the Immigration Policy and Enforcement Subcommittee for their hard work to ensure that this bill will protect Americans from the threat of terror while we remain true to our highest principles and ideals.

Yesterday’s IAEA report on Iran’s military program confirms what we’ve known for years – that, in spite of its leaders’ stonewalling, dissembling, and deception, Iran indeed pursued a secret nuclear weapons program at least through 2003 and conducted weapons development activities after that point, even as late as 2009.

Today's incident underscores the problems presented by Russia's military operations in Syria.

I was horrified to learn of today’s terrorist attack in Mali against Malian and international guests and employees of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako.  

It is sad that we [have to] bring this Resolution to the Floor, and it is sad that, too often, we see the results of terrorism around the world.

I was horrified to learn of this evening's terrorist attacks in Paris. My heart goes out to the victims and their families.

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on reports that Iran has stopped dismantling nuclear centrifuges:

I urge the Senate Banking Committee to move forward with the confirmation of Adam Szubin for Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes.