Washington, DC – This afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved 14-5 a bipartisan joint resolution authorizing the limited use of United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. After the vote, Chairman Kerry released the following statement:
“Today the Committee came together in the spirit of...
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) held a hearing with the State Department’s legal adviser and outside experts to examine Libya and the War Powers Resolution. This afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will consider a bipartisan resolution authorizing the limited use...
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) submitted a floor statement marking the one-year anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s constitutional referendum establishing Central Asia’s first parliamentary democracy. “Kyrgyzstan stands at a crossroads,” said Chairman Kerry....
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) held a hearing with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to assess U.S. policy and progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The full text of Chairman Kerry’s statement, as prepared, is below:
It’s a great pleasure to welcome Secretary Clinton...
Washington, DC – Following President Obama’s speech on Afghanistan, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement:
“The President correctly laid out the next phase of our strategy in Afghanistan -- a transition to Afghan control that begins by redeploying the 33,000 surge troops...
Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement on the passing of Yelena Georgievna Bonner, a globally recognized advocate for human rights and wife of Nobel Laureate Andrei Sakharov:
“I want to mark the passing of an extraordinary Massachusetts resident, Yelena Georgievna...
Washington, DC – Senator John Kerry (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today introduced a bipartisan joint resolution authorizing the limited use of United States Armed Forces in Libya. Cosponsors include, Senators Levin, Kyl,...
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) went to the floor of the United States Senate to announce the introduction of a bipartisan joint resolution authorizing the limited use of United States Armed Forces in Libya.
The full text of Chairman Kerry’s speech, as prepared, is...
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) held a nomination hearing for Ambassadors to Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Kazakhstan.
The full text of his statement as prepared is below:
We are here this morning to consider ambassadorial nominations to five important countries:...
Washington, DC – One month from today, Southern Sudan is expected to become an independent country. What should be a moment for celebration is in danger of disintegrating into conflict and instability that can rob North and South Sudan alike of a brighter future that is within their grasp. Senate Foreign Relations Committee...
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) held a nomination hearing for Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker to be Ambassador to Afghanistan.
The full text of his statement as prepared is below:
This morning we are here to consider President Obama’s nominee for ambassador to Afghanistan, and we...
Washington, DC – As part of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s ongoing efforts to examine progress in Afghanistan, Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) today released a report that evaluates how the United States is spending civilian assistance in Afghanistan. The United States currently spends more on aid to Afghanistan than any other...
Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement after learning of the passing of former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger:
“Lawrence Eagleburger was one of America’s finest diplomats, the first career Foreign Service Officer to rise through the ranks to become...
Washington, DC – On June 5, 1981, AIDS was first reported by clinicians at the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In recognition of the 30-year struggle to combat the disease, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement:
“For three decades, the world has battled...
Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement on the death of Syed Saleem Shahzad, the Asia Times Online's Pakistan Bureau Chief:
“I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the recent abduction and murder of reporter Syed Saleem Shahzad. His reporting on...
Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement today after the announcement by President Tadic of Serbia that Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb General accused of overseeing the massacre at Srebrenica and other atrocities, had been captured and would be turned over to the...
Washington, DC – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) held a nomination hearing for Gary Locke to be Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
The full text of his statement as prepared is below:
Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will consider the nomination of Commerce Secretary...
Washington, DC – This afternoon, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) held a nomination hearing for William J. Burns to be Deputy Secretary of State.
The full text of his statement as prepared is below:
I am pleased to welcome Ambassador William Burns, an outstanding public servant who has been nominated by the...
Washington, D.C. – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) chaired a hearing to examine the current threat posed by Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan and to analyze the capabilities and intent of other international terrorist groups operating in the region.
The full text of Chairman...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement after the former and current Presidents of Honduras signed the “Cartagena Accord” clearing the way for resolution of the two-year crisis in Honduras:
“The Cartagena Accord is the product of tough negotiations...