David Cicilline

I believe it is critically important to reaffirm that the United States policy is to encourage Ukraine to protect the fundamental human rights of all individuals.

This action illustrates Russia's loss of international stature due to its violation of international law and undermining of the democratic process in Ukraine.

This bill will be integral in demonstrating our support of the Ukrainian people and our commitment to Ukrainian territorial integrity.

Even as we address the crisis in Ukraine, I appreciate that we are also reaffirming our commitment to human rights in Burma and our strong economic relationship with Taiwan.

I thank the chairman for his support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I think we have the elections in front of us and those are something that I think is going to provide a lot of emphasis for the Ukranian people to recognize their true ambitions and where they want to go.

And in addition to the loan guarantees, what other aid is the administration considering and what other things can we do to support that?

The message that we must send must be very clear. Although our recent focus has been on nuclear weapons, terrorism will not be tolerated.

The continuing threat that Iran poses to international stability is of paramount concern to the United States and our allies.

I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of our subcommittee chair, Congressman Smith, and the passionate and determined and relentless advocacy and leadership of our Ranking Member Karen Bass.

Not only are President Obama's actions constitutional, they are needed steps to helping the American people

The American people expect the Executive Branch, under President Obama's leadership, to work to address a whole host of issues

This funding shortage, I believe, continues to deny critical resources to the missions and it means top troop-contributing countries like Bangladesh and Ghana are not fully reimbursed for their services.

I think our approach should be to craft a foreign policy that focuses on Sudan and South Sudan and promotes democratic values including respect for human rights.

I believe we must ensure that U.N. peacekeepers in South Sudan who are working to protect people seeking refuge are provided with the resources they need.

I am particularly delighted to also recognize the new but equally passionate leadership of our ranking member of the Africa Subcommittee, Congresswoman Bass.

I want to just take a moment to applaud your leadership on this issue and to say that I was at the same dinner and I was profoundly moved learning of your very long history in this area.

But if, in fact, an agency refuses to repeal a regulatory provision that ought to be repealed, that matter can then be taken up by the Congress of the United States through legislative action.

Regulations do not just restrict choices. They also keep people safe.

But the notion of creating a new bureaucracy of unelected bureaucrats with no particular experience or expertise to make critical, often lifesaving determinations about issues ranging from safe chemical levels to energy standards, to…

I opposed the bill strongly at that time and I oppose it just as strongly today.

The decision to add immigration riders to the DHS Appropriations bill...was reckless and dangerous.

I am disappointed with the Majority's decision to hold funding hostage and I hope that we are not forced to go through yet another shutdown.

Is it clear to President Maliki and to the Iraqi leaders in general that the responsibility to defend their country is their responsibility?

As we continue drawing down combat operations in Afghanistan it's increasingly the responsibility of the Afghan people to operate, build, and maintain their own civilian and military capacity.