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...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “The Global Nuclear Revival and U.S. Nonproliferation Policy”
“The Nuclear Revival has a double meaning: a revival of civil nuclear energy, and as a consequence of more enrichment and reprocessing, the possible resurrection of the nightmare once voiced by...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “The Agency for International Development and the Millennium Challenge Corporation: Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Requests and Future Directions in Foreign Assistance”
“The truth is that addressing hunger, disease, and human misery abroad is a cost-effective way of making Americans safer here at home. Our foreign assistance benefits us as much as it does our local...
Rep. Berman Offers Condolences to the People of Japan
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after learning of the devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “North Korea’s Sea of Fire: Bullying, Brinksmanship, and Blackmail”
“While a healthy dose of skepticism is certainly in order, it would be a mistake to completely write-off a policy of tough engagement. At the present time, there is simply no other viable...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Reforming the United Nations: Lessons Learned”
“Any honest assessment of the United Nations would have to conclude that the organization, very far from perfect, plays an important and often essential role in supporting U.S. foreign policy and...
Rep. Berman’s Statement on Today’s Assassination of Pakistan’s Minister for Minority Affairs
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the killing of Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s Minister for...
Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities and Needs Amidst Economic Challenges”
“Aid to others is not a gift. The United States provides foreign assistance because it serves OUR interests.” – Congressman Howard L. BermanWashington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking...
Rep. Howard Berman Condemns Qadhafi Regime’s Brutality and Urges Immediate Action by International Community
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement condemning the Qadhafi regime’s brutality against peaceful...
Rep. Howard Berman Commends Obama Administration on Security Council Veto
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement commending the Obama Administration on today’s Security...