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Washington, D.C. – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) chaired a hearing to examine the United States’ engagement with Pakistan, how the killing of Osama bin Laden will impact this relationship, and the implications of our policy with Pakistan on our upcoming troop withdrawal and transition in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA), issued the following statement after a Honduran court dismissed the last two remaining charges against former President Manuel Zelaya: “I welcome the Honduran court’s decision to drop charges against former Honduran President Mel Zelaya, paving the...

Washington, D.C. – This morning, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) chaired a hearing to discuss the end-state in Afghanistan, how the death of Osama bin Laden affects the conflict and its implications for our upcoming troop withdrawal, our transition strategy, and our partnerships in the region. The full text of...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) today announced that the Committee will hold another series of hearings to debate the end-state in Afghanistan, assess the strategic relationship between the United States and Pakistan, and examine regional implications. Under Senator Kerry’s chairmanship,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Kerry (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama informed the nation that U.S. operatives had killed Osama bin Laden: "The killing of Osama bin Laden closes an important chapter in our war against extremists who kill innocent people...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator John Kerry (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, wrote an op-ed on the transition in Afghanistan that appears in The Boston Globe today.  The full text of the op-ed below:  The Boston Globe Getting The Transition Right US needs to determine what type of Afghanistan it will leave By...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement after President Obama issued an Executive Order imposing tough economic sanctions against Syrian officials and others responsible for human rights abuses in that country: "We have all grown increasingly alarmed by the violence...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s announcement that Robert Gates will retire and that he will nominate Leon Panetta as the next Secretary of Defense and Gen. David Petraeus as the next Director of the Central Intelligence...

Washington, DC –  Last Friday, Iraqi Security Forces forcefully entered Camp Ashraf in Eastern Iraq.  Members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq or MEK are housed at the camp.  Earlier today, United Nations officials confirmed that the incursion by Iraqi Security Forces had resulted in scores of dead and injured MEK members.  Senate...

Washington, DC – With the possibility of widespread protests tomorrow in Syria, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement: “Major protests are planned tomorrow in Syria and the world will be watching very closely.  President Assad should insist that his police and military refrain...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) sent a letter to World Bank President Robert Zoellick outlining three key areas the World Bank must address in order to overhaul its Energy Sector Strategy. Chairman Kerry commended the World Bank for tackling the challenges posed by energy poverty and climate...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement in response to today’s detention of Laurent Gbagbo: “The detention of Laurent Gbagbo marks a new beginning for the Ivoirian people who have suffered gravely.  This is an important step forward, but there will be...

Washington, DC – After introducing legislation to extend and reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement: “Over a hundred days have passed since Alexander Lukashenko staged a fraudulent election, arrested candidates who dared to stand...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) chaired the Committee’s second hearing to examine the situation in Libya. The Honorable Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations, Tom Malinowski, Washington Director, Human Rights Watch, and Dr. Dirk J. Vandewalle, Associate Professor of...

Washington, DC – Last night, Haitian election authorities officially announced that Michel Martelly won the second round presidential election, held on March 20.  Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement: “I congratulate Mr. Martelly on his election as President of Haiti and...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement today in response to the deteriorating situation in Cote d’Ivoire: “I’m gravely concerned about the escalating violence in Cote d’Ivoire, particularly the accounts of alleged atrocities in the western part of...

Washington, DC – After receiving notification that the U.S. Agency for International Development intends to spend another $20 million for “democracy promotion” programs in Cuba, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) said today that he would oppose the spending until a full review of the programs is...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement today in response to the killing of UN workers in Mazar-i-Sharif: “I am saddened and angered by the deaths of the United Nations workers in Afghanistan today.  We and the Afghan people owe a debt of gratitude to the people...

Washington, DC – At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Libya this afternoon, Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) commented on the latest developments in Syria: “Violence against peaceful protesters is unacceptable -- whether in Syria, Bahrain, Yemen or anyplace else -- and betrays the values that we, as Americans, respect and that...

Washington, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) chaired a hearing this afternoon to discuss the way forward on Libya. Full text of Chairman Kerry’s statement as prepared: Thank you all for coming this afternoon. We are here today to discuss the situation in Libya and we are pleased to have Deputy Secretary...