I, together with Representative Velazquez have reintroduced the Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act, or Jacob's Law.

I believe there can be no turning back from the Good Friday Agreement, although there are many who would like to do just that.

It continues to protect those responsible for the murder of Patrick Finucane.

What happened to the Finucane family is something that never should have happened. It wasn't right then, and it is not right to cover up what took place now.

It is admirable that the Prime Minister has admitted collusion and apologized for it, but it is really too much to admit a government crime and then say it will not be investigated.

On behalf of my family, Mr. Chairman, I ask for the support of this committee, the support of the House and all of Congress, to use its influence and to persuade the British Government to honor its longstanding promise to establish a…

I will be asking Members of Congress to sign a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to conduct the promised inquiry.

The deliberate decision not to proceed with the public inquiry is a glaring public breach of faith.

We can't let that stop us from working for the safe return of abducted Americans.

Congressman Smith, thank you so much for permitting me to come back and address the subcommittee as it confronts international parental abduction.

The United States has an obligation to its citizens to see that our laws are enforced, and that the rights of our citizens will not be infringed by blatantly illegal acts.

I am honored to welcome Colin Bower, a constituent from Newton, and most importantly a devoted father to his two sons.