I fully support HR 1897--the Vietnam Human Rights Act and I thank my distinguished colleague from the Foreign Affairs Committee and champion of human rights--Chris Smith for bringing this legislation forward and I am happy to cosponsor…

Taiwan is an important ally and friend of the United States and should be treated as such.

I recognize their good work and encourage them to build upon it today, because there is a severe cause for concern.

It hasn't been for lack of effort on the House side.

I am proud the State Department under Secretary Kerry is continuing to expand and develop its work in this important area.

I fully support H. Con. Res 41-- Encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. I would like to thank Congressman Rangel for bringing this bill forward and thank him for his service as a Korean War Veteran. This past week…

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, a nuclear Iran is one of our biggest national security threats and the number one existential threat to our ally, the democratic Jewish State of Israel. We cannot and must not allow Iran, who is a…

This year I am again hopeful that this committee will fulfill our obligation to the American public.

I want to thank our chairman emeritus, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, for endless support of the LGBT community and her willingness to work across the aisle.

Due to the lack of urgency on this administration's part to prevent Iran from becoming nuclear capable, I am also concerned that it is not giving the Iranian threat the priority and the immediate attention it requires.

The Obama administration continues to take the misguided approach that negotiating with Tehran will bear fruit.

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, like many of my colleagues, I support H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. I believe that States and school districts should be empowered to set their own priorities when educating our Nation's…

The case for ObamaCare repeal was given a big boost by the administration's decision to delay the controversial employer mandate for another year. This House will vote we hope this week to support that much-needed action, as well as…

When the Committee of the Whole rose earlier today, the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun) had been disposed of and the bill had been read through page 22, line 9. Amendment Offered by Mr. Swalwell of California

The threat of radical Islamists as we all know is not a new phenomenon, and we know that the problem is not just localized in one country.

I commend the administration for not agreeing to advance consent rights for plutonium reprocessing of fuel of U.S. origin.

I am not supportive of this higher quota, Mr. Chairman, because it is insensitive to other countries.

The United States is the world's leading expert when it comes to living up to these two ideals, yet, too often we find ourselves sending money to governments that deny their citizens even the most basic human rights without leveraging that…

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and I have introduced the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Accountability Act of 2013.

I commend my good friend, Mr. Smith, for his unending support for human rights across the globe.

As a longstanding ally of the United States, we believe the Republic of Korea deserves fair treatment.

One of the most important provisions of his bill would condition aid to Vietnam unless it meets certain specific requirements to improve its respect for human rights.

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