“With many critical issues looming on the UN agenda –including the possible recognition of a Palestinian state and the continuation of the flawed Durban process – it is absolutely essential that the...
Rep. Howard Berman Speaks Out Against Proposed GOP Cuts to International Affairs Budget
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement criticizing the Republican budget proposal for Fiscal Year...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Watching the Watchers: The Need for Systemic Reforms and Independence of the State Department Inspector General”
“If this Congress is serious about eradicating waste and abuse; if it really wants to ensure effective oversight over funds; and if it genuinely wants to foster greater accountability over taxpayer...
Congressman Howard Berman Introduces Nuclear Nonproliferation and Cooperation Act
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced today new legislation, the Nuclear Nonproliferation and Cooperation Act of 2011...
Congressman Howard Berman’s Response to the Killing of UN Workers in Afghanistan
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to the killing of UN workers in Afghanistan by...
Congressman Berman Welcomes Announcement of New Special Envoy for Sudan
Washington D.C. – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Princeton Lyman as the Special Envoy for Sudan....
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Libya: Defining U.S. National Security Interests”
“This operation will not be a success unless it ends with the demise of the Qadhafi regime. The reason is clear: The mandate for this operation is that it protect Libyan civilians. Yet, we all know...
Rep. Howard Berman Condemns Violence Being Used Against Peaceful Syrian Protestors
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement condemning the violence being used against peaceful...
Rep. Howard Berman’s Comments on Call Today With President Obama and Senior Administration Officials Regarding Libya
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after participating with other Congressional and...
Rep. Howard Berman applauds UN vote on Iran Human Rights Abuses
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement applauding today’s vote at United Nation’s Human Rights...