Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) assured the public on March 15 that repealing the Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq would have no impact on the United States confronting the Iranian threat. “Some will ask whether repeal of the authorization impacts our ability to protect the nation against Iran. Take it from…
Repeal of Iraq War Authorizations Won’t Impact US Confronting Iran Threat: Menendez
US Senator Bob Menendez Inaugurates Top Indian Jewelry Store
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), joined by local officials in New Jersey, inaugurates Tanishq, an Indian jewelry brand from the Tata Group, at 1:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 18. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …
Top Democrat Rebuffs Biden’s Potential F-16 Sale to Turkey
The chairman of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee vowed Friday to hold back the Biden administration’s plan to sell fighter jets to Turkey, unless Ankara improves its human rights record and ceases threatening other NATO allies. “As I have repeatedly made clear, I strongly oppose the Biden administration’s proposed sale of new F-16 aircraft to…
Biden’s Lifting of Cuba Restrictions Sends ‘Wrong Message to Wrong People’: Menendez
May 17, 2022
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The Biden administration announced that it would be lifting some restrictions on Cuban travel and remittances, drawing criticism from the Senate Foreign Relations chairperson. “As the Diaz-Canel regime continues its ruthless persecution of countless Cubans from all walks of life for their participation in last year’s pro-democracy uprising, today’s announcement risks sending the wrong message…
Beijing Could Become ‘Owner and Minder’ of Solomon Islands: US Senators Warn
April 14, 2022
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U.S. senators are warning that Beijing could become the “owner and minder” of the Solomon Islands if a controversial security pact is implemented. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, is visiting Australia, along with five Republican senators and congressman, because it was the “epicentre of the global challenge” involving the…
International Lawmakers Call for Solidarity With Lithuania and Taiwan
September 13, 2021
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TAIPEI, Taiwan—Several members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), an international network of lawmakers concerned about communist China’s disregard for the rule of law and universal human rights, are calling for international solidarity with Lithuania and Taiwan who are facing coercion. Beijing has thrown a fit after Lithuania agreed in July to allow Taiwan…
New US Energy Security Advisor to Tackle Russia’s Potential Use of ‘Energy as a Weapon’ in Europe
News Analysis U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday appointed a senior advisor for energy security whose immediate focus will be mitigation of risks posed by Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to energy security in Europe, according to a statement. Amos Hochstein, a former diplomat, was nominated a senior advisor for Energy Security…
Bipartisan Group of Senators Demand ‘Thorough Review’ of US Funding for Chinese Virus Research
A bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Joe Biden to make sure the United States completes a “thorough review” of U.S. funding for Chinese virus research. “The United States must complete a thorough review of existing and prior U.S. government support or funding for research collaboration with the PRC related to gain-of-function, synthetic…
Senators Rubio and Menendez Say US Embargo on Cuba Is Not the Cause of Suffering, the Regime Is
U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) oppose the idea put out by some progressives that the U.S. embargo is causing the suffering of the Cuban people, but say instead it is Cuba’s communist regime. Both Menendez and Rubio are Cuban-Americans whose families have lived under the oppressive Cuban regime and say those…
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