Chris Van Hollen: “We hope that all of you, and the administration and like, will look for alternative ways to strengthen our economy.”

The job of a U.S. ambassador, and their staff, whether a political or civilian employee, is to defend and protect U.S. interests.

This should chill every American to the bone. When the rights of one are threatened, the rights of all are at risk.

Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.

We must hold them to this standard and hold a hearing to determine what the Department knows, as well as request the original report written by embassy staff on the status about these killings.