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WASHINGTON – During a hearing to assess Iran’s hostile and illicit behavior since the nuclear deal took effect in January, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, disputed previous Obama administration commitments claiming certain restrictions on Iran would remain in place. Today the committee heard...

United States Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsHearing: Recent Iranian Actions and Implementation of the Nuclear Deal Tuesday, April 5, 2016 U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), ChairmanOpening Statement I want to thank our witness for testifying today. Ambassador [Thomas] Shannon, we congratulate you on your confirmation. We appreciate your...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today said the U.N. Security Council’s refusal to hold Iran accountable defies the Obama administration’s assurances that a ban on Tehran’s ability to test ballistic missiles would remain in place after implementation of the Iran nuclear deal...

 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after reports that Tennessean Justin Shults and his wife Stephanie have been identified as among those killed in the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium. Corker's office worked with the families...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on legislation to address Iran’s ballistic missile provocations, including a joint statement with ranking member Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.). “We are continuing to work on bipartisan sanctions...

WASHINGTON – At a hearing to examine the Obama administration’s nuclear non-proliferation record ahead of the president’s Nuclear Security Summit (March 31 – April 1), U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned of the increasing risk of nuclear conflict around the world and the administration’s...

WASHINGTON – During a hearing to examine political, economic, and judicial reforms in Ukraine, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned that the U.S. neglects to connect Moscow’s military intervention in Syria with its desire to weaken the European Union’s (EU) resolve over...

 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today highlighted progress in their bipartisan effort to fix inefficiencies in the delivery of U.S. global food assistance. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today approved the Global Food...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today made the following statement regarding his vote to permit Pakistan’s purchase of F-16 aircraft from the United States. In a procedural vote today, the Senate prevented a resolution that would block the sale from advancing. “I...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following statement after reports of Iran launching ballistic missiles for a second straight day. “Reaping the rewards of sanctions relief from the nuclear deal, Iran’s brazen ballistic missile launches for a second...

WASHINGTON – During a hearing to discuss reauthorization of the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today presented some of his priorities for improving the oversight, accountability and effectiveness of U.S. diplomacy abroad. Deputy Secretary of State for Management...

United States Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsHearing: State Department Reauthorization: An Opportunity to Strengthen and Streamline U.S. Diplomacy Tuesday, March 8, 2016 U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Chairman Opening Statement I want to thank Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom for your continued service to our country and for...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following statement after reports of Iran launching ballistic missiles. “Iran's complete disregard for the ballistic missile restrictions that remain in place must be met with swift and immediate consequences from the U.S. and...

United States Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsHearing: The Path Forward in Libya Thursday, March 3, 2016 U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Chairman Opening Statement I want to thank our witnesses for testifying today. I know Mr. Wehrey just returned, I think maybe this morning from Libya or last night, with pretty fresh input. We...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today said the U.N. Security Council’s strict enforcement of a new resolution targeting North Korea can be a catalyst for a tougher global stand against the growing nuclear and ballistic missile threat from the Kim regime. Last...

WASHINGTON – In an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” today, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the outcome of Syria’s civil war “is totally in Russia’s hands now” after years of missed opportunities by the Obama administration to support the free Syrian opposition, which has allowed Moscow...

WASHINGTON – Coinciding with ‘END IT’ week to help shine a light on slavery and human trafficking, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday convened a hearing featuring leading advocates and survivors who urged the U.S. to pursue a greater leadership role in ending modern day...

WASHINGTON – During a hearing today with Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, accused Russia of contributing to the flow of refugees from the Syrian conflict in order to stoke instability in Europe. “I think [Europeans] are concerned about what Russia is...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following statement after President Obama signed the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 into law.  “We can no longer afford to allow North Korea’s rogue regime to enhance its nuclear and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded President Obama’s signing of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (S.2152) into law. The bipartisan legislation, which was unanimously approved by the...