Chairman Royce Statement on the Fight Against ISIS

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement in response to the announcement by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi that Fallujah has been liberated from ISIS control: “I applaud Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi security forces for successfully liberating Fallujah from ISIS. The Iraqi security forces led […]
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Chairman Royce on White House Efforts to Promote Internet Access in Developing Countries

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I am pleased to see the administration is taking steps to promote internet access in developing countries. Internet access provides a lot of opportunities. In the developing world, it drives economic growth and bolsters democracy, transparency and human rights. The legislation I introduced this week, the Digital GAP Act, will build on the administration’s efforts and will help more people in developing countries get access to the many opportunities the internet offers.
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Chairman Royce Statement on Admin’s Move to Sanction DRC

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Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued a statement supporting the administration’s decision to impose sanctions against an individual who has contributed to the ongoing political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The announcement comes after Chairman Royce joined members of the committee in introducing bipartisan legislation (H. Res. 780), led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), urging President Obama to sanction individuals who undermine the DRC constitution or impede a peaceful democratic transition.
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