It is absolutely imperative that we reassure the other countries in the surrounding region.

We have been unable to get the EU on board for stronger, more effective sanctions.

I have been long in favor of closing it because of a number of difficulties that we have had with it.

In Iran, the regime closely controls the free flow of information and has actively jammed U.S. satellite transmissions.

Mr. Engel. Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this markup of bipartisan legislation, as you mentioned, that will enhance the ability of the United States to facilitate the free flow of information and share our values with people around…

This resolution demands that all parties to the conflict in Syria immediately cease attacks on civilians and provide aid workers with access throughout the country.

House Concurrent Resolution 51 calls for the creation of an international tribunal to hold accountable those responsible for these heinous crimes.

the bill that Chairman Royce and I introduced with support from many of our colleagues on both sides of the aisle will help fix this structure

This crisis is a humanitarian nightmare. Backed by Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, Assad continues to commit mass atrocities.

In North Korea, the regime locks radios on certain frequencies to prevent people from listening to the Voice of America and Radio Free Asia.

This legislation is so important and should be passed with no dissension because I think this is the type of legislation that this committee can be proud of, again, on a bipartisan basis.

Moscow has used its state-controlled media to broadcast totally baseless propaganda that has been used as a pretext for Russia's invasion of Crimea and its destabilizing activities in eastern Ukraine.

it is absolutely critical that the news be accurate and seen as credible by the foreign audiences we are trying to reach.

We saw firsthand that the competition of ideas and the battle for hearts and minds are alive and well.

thank you for holding this important markup and really for your leadership over the course of many years on international broadcasting issues.

It also urges the administration to formally withdraw its official diplomatic recognition of the Assad regime.

Only by working closely together will these broadcasters be effective in providing comprehensive news and information to those who need it most.

Let's not fool ourselves into believing that we can solve our larger budget issues by slashing foreign aid.

I am disappointed by the proposed cuts to the bilateral tuberculosis program and to the humanitarian accounts.

Since my election to the United States House of Representatives in 1988, I have been immensely proud to be a part of New York's congressional delegation. My colleagues from New York and I--both Democratic and Republican-- have united many…

I have constantly been saying that we should have more money in the budget for foreign aid.

I believe we should do more to help bring this conflict to an end and relieve the immense suffering of the Syrian people.

Through all of these activities we make a critical investment in our own security.

The implementation of a Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act is critically important.

Eliminating the use of tobacco products amongst children and youth can play an important role in reducing these asthma-related costs.