Berman: “Israel is one of our closest allies in the world and a significant investor in the U.S economy. The E-2 investor visa program will strengthen the vital U.S.-Israel relationship, boost the...
Congressman Berman Criticizes Egypt on Pursuit of Pro-Democracy Aid Workers and NGOs, Warns Aid Endangered
Calls on Egypt to Walk Itself Back from Precipice Berman: “Egypt’s spring is quickly lapsing into a winter freeze as recent actions taken by elements of the Egyptian government undermine progress.”...
Ranking Member Howard Berman Opening Statement at Hearing,
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the below remarks as prepared for delivery at today’s committee hearing entitle,...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Ahmadinejad’s Tour of Tyrants and Iran’s Agenda in the Western Hemisphere”
The behavior of the Iranian regime poses a significant danger to its own people, its neighbors, and the security of the United States. Tehran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, its continued...
Rep. Berman, Senator Menendez Introduce Stiff Sanctions Targeting Iran’s IRGC, Energy Sector
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman (D-CA) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced stiff sanctions today targeting Iran’s IRGC and energy sector. “With Iran pursuing a menacing nuclear...
Congressman Berman Denounces Sermon by Palestinian Authority’s Top Cleric
Berman: “I call on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to condemn these comments at once, and relieve Mufti Hussein of his position within the Palestinian Authority.” Washington, DC – Congressman...
Congressman Berman Welcomes New Sanctions on Companies Supplying Iran with Refined Petroleum
Washington D.C. - Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to...
Berman Calls on Sri Lankan Government to Hold Accountable Human Rights Abusers
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement on the recent release of Sri Lanka’s Lessons Learnt and...
Berman Praises Taiwan’sNomination to Visa Waiver Program
Washington DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement in response to Taiwan being named an official candidate for the...
Ranking Member Berman on the Death of Kim Jong Il
Washington DC- Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, gave the following statement on the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.“The death of Kim...