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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to lift all sanctions on Syria: "I commend President Trump’s decision to lift all sanctions on Syria. These sanctions succeeded in their original goal of aiding in the...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered an opening statement at a full committee hearing, “East Africa and the Horn: At a Turning Point or Breaking Point?” In her remarks, Ranking Member Shaheen emphasized the critical role that the U.S. must play across the African...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to prioritize U.S. leadership in addressing the security, humanitarian and democratic governance crises in Haiti. Senator Shaheen offered detailed recommendations for...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to David Warrington, the White House Counsel, raising constitutional and ethical concerns regarding reports that the Qatari royal family is preparing to gift a “super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet” to be used by President...

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s resettlement of Afrikaners: “It is baffling as to why the Trump Administration is admitting Afrikaners for resettlement while continuing an indefinite suspension for thousands...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on Committee Democrats' participation in today's Committee proceedings: "I have always believed it is important that we have Senate-confirmed ambassadors and senior officials in place to represent the United States...

“I am gravely concerned by reports of military escalation between India and Pakistan following the senseless terrorist attacks targeting innocent Indian civilians on April 22. I implore the two governments to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomatic engagement. The world can ill afford instability in South Asia. Additionally, I hope the...

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, led a group of Democratic Senators in sending a letter to National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the upcoming meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump: “This visit by Prime Minister Carney so soon after his election victory sends a critical message about the...

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The two discussed the importance of reaching a lasting and durable peace in Ukraine; a capitulation of the country would have catastrophic consequences not just...

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at the hearing on the nominations of Leah Campos to be Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Charles Kushner to be Ambassador to France, Joe Popolo Jr to be Ambassador to the Netherlands and Edward Walsh to be...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the dismissal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz: “Mike Waltz’s abrupt dismissal is further proof of the chaos and incompetence that has reigned over President Trump’s White House and national...

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War:  “On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, I commemorate five decades of reconciliation and transformation in U.S.-Vietnam...

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, took to the Senate floor to outline President Trump’s disastrous foreign policy failures. Ranking Member Shaheen highlighted Trump’s mismanagement of Ukraine peace negotiations, his emboldening of adversaries like China through the dismantling...

WASHINGTON – Today, Tuesday, April 29, at approximately 7:15 PM ET, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will take to the Senate floor to outline President Trump’s disastrous foreign policy failures. Shaheen will highlight Trump’s mismanagement of peace negotiations in Ukraine, his...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the latest developments in negotiations over a peace deal for Ukraine: “I have endeavored to give President Trump the space to negotiate a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, which is a goal we both...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on reports of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) effort to dismantle the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Since its establishment under President George W. Bush over 20 years ago, the MCC has...

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent urging the administration to remove barriers to expanded engagement with the Syrian interim government. In the letter, Ranking Member...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the reorganization of the U.S. State Department: “Any changes to the State Department and USAID must be carefully weighed with the real costs to American security and leadership. When America retreats –...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. “Like so many in the world today, I mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. For over a decade, Pope Francis led with unrivaled compassion, which was reflected in...