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Ed Royce

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Edward R. Royce is a former U.S. Representative for California's 39th congressional district, serving from 1993 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Royce was known for his work on foreign affairs and trade issues during his tenure in Congress. He served as the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he focused on international relations and security matters. Royce was also involved in legislation aimed at supporting religious institutions and community service initiatives.

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May 20, 2014

The long-term solution to Boko Haram cannot come solely from Nigeria's security forces, but, rather, also requires Nigeria's political leaders to give serious and sustained attention to addressing the systematic problems of corruption, the…

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May 20, 2014

Every passing minute makes their successful rescue less likely.

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May 20, 2014

The United States is doing everything it can to assist in their rescue.

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May 20, 2014

The situation with these girls is critical. Members of the committee want to do all that they can to assist State and Department of Defense.

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May 20, 2014

It is time that our governments speak out about, again, the use of chemical weapons on those civilians.

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May 20, 2014

the United States and the international community continue to struggle with an issue that shouldn't have been such a struggle, which is the delivery of aid to Syrians most in need.

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May 20, 2014

it is time to think of new solutions.

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May 19, 2014

Regulation can take place at the Federal level, but it must be smart and specific to insurance operating models.

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May 19, 2014

The new reality involves State regulators, it involves the Federal Reserve, and it involves the Treasury Department.

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May 8, 2014

I commend my good friend. It is not that long ago that we first learned of the SOS Venezuela sign.

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May 8, 2014

Unilateral sanctions would be another policy mistake, I believe a very costly policy mistake.

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May 8, 2014

Amendment to H. Res. 573 offered by the Honorable Edward R. Royce, a Representative in Congress from the State of California, and chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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May 7, 2014

It is essential that the U.S. reinforce our defense commitment to our NATO allies such as Poland and Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to ensure that President Putin does not miscalculate and initiate a far more serious confrontation.

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May 7, 2014

We are working on legislation to revamp and cut the bureaucracy over the top of Radio Free Europe.

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May 7, 2014

NATO allies, especially those on the eastern side of the alliance, must be confident that Article 5 guarantees remain in force.

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May 7, 2014

Again, I want to thank the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), for his support of the Rohingya people, but also for his dedication to human rights. I have had an opportunity to work with Mr. McGovern on a number of different human…

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May 7, 2014

I do want to thank Ranking Member Eliot Engel of New York, as well as Chairman Chris Smith and Ranking Member Karen Bass of the Africa Subcommittee, for working closely with me to craft the Electrify Africa Act. I will remind the Members…

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May 7, 2014

I share the gentleman's concern about corporate welfare. I have spent years pressing OPIC for greater transparency. Finally, in this measure we have a whole host of reforms. But I will remind this body that years back we exposed and helped…

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May 7, 2014

I think once the election occurs... that is very good news.

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May 7, 2014

The people of Ukraine are looking to us and our allies to ensure Putin's attempts to weaken their country do not succeed.

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May 7, 2014

President Putin must understand that his actions have consequences.

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May 7, 2014

It is also clear that we need a more active and long-term strategy to undermine Russia's ability to use its oil and gas exports to coerce Ukraine.

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May 7, 2014

The United States must do all it can to make certain that they are fair, they are free and that people can safely get to the ballot box to cast their ballot in those elections.

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May 7, 2014

The propaganda that you hear coming out of that part of the world is really in overdrive.

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