"In Mindanao, which has been under martial law since May 2017, the Duterte administration has committed these extrajudicial illegal killings, illegal arrests, and attacks on indigenous schools set up in partnership with NGO's."
"But I remain deeply, deeply troubled by reports of serious human rights abuses in the Philippines, and Vietnam in particular, and by ongoing genocide, genocide against Rohingya Muslims."
"The United States must hold its friends and allies to the same high standard it holds itself."
"Dodd-Frank created a world in which size equals survival. The Democrats' law reduced competition in the banking sector."
"I am concerned that a 2020 launch date demonstrates deep insensitivities around how Libra could impact U.S. national security."
"Russia's capabilities in the information space cannot be underestimated. Russian disinformation activities run counter to our U.S. values and our interests, and we must prioritize efforts to counter R..."
"Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you very much and the ranking member for including H.R. 1632, the Southeast Asia Strategy Act, in today's markup."
"I would also like to thank Congressman Castro, with whom I founded and co-chair the ASEAN Caucus for working with me on this legislation and for his great support of U.S.-ASEAN relations."
"This bill would require the Administration to do just that. I thank the chairman for his attention to U.S. engagement in the region and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1632, the Southeast Asia St..."
"I am seeking to better understand the Administration's decision to sidestep normal processes."
"Eliminating the root causes of the migration crisis at our border entails standing with these women."