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Condolences on Helicopter Crash in Ukraine

Release: I was deeply saddened to hear this morning’s terrible news from Brovary, Ukraine. On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of all of those killed in the helicopter crash, including our friends Minister of Internal Affairs Denys Monastyrskyy, First Deputy Minister Yevhen Yenin, and State Secretary Yuri Lubkovych. We mourn these heartbreaking deaths, a tragic loss beyond words.


Chairman McCaul: We Will Confront the Challenges Facing the U.S. on the World Stage

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the following statement after being chosen as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 118th Congress.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined leading national security professionals in sending a letter to the editors of prominent scientific journals and news organizations to investigate their failures of stifling debate on the origins of COVID-19.


“U.S. SLOWS BID TO ADVANCE DEMOCRACY“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E2206-E2207 on Dec. 20, 2004


Chairman McCaul, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation, Aiming to Rebuild Tourism Industry and Bilateral Cooperation with Mexico

News Release: Washington, DC - This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced the bipartisan United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act. This legislation will increase governmental cooperation between the United States and Mexico to revitalize tourism in both countries in response to disruptions caused by COVID-19.


Chairman McCaul Fires Back at Biden Admin, Renews Oversight Request on Afghanistan Withdrawal

News Release: Washington, D.C. - After the Biden administration’s chaotic and deadly evacuation from Afghanistan, America’s adversaries have been emboldened and the country has once again become a safe haven for terrorists. Despite requesting documents and information on the withdrawal dating back to August 2021,...


The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain

Release: Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on Dec. 13, 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit. Through this MOU, the United States will support the commitment between the Democratic Republic...


$125 Million for Support of Ukraine’s Urgent Energy Systems Needs

Release: The United States announced today that we will work with Congress to program an additional $125 million in funding to support Ukraine’s energy and electricity grid against Russia’s continued attacks on utilities and other civilian infrastructure. This funding would come from the recently passed Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023.


“BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 22, 2005

“BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT“ was published in the House section on page H13186 on Dec. 22, 2005


News Release: The United States announced today that we will work with Congress to program an additional $125 million in funding to support Ukraine’s energy and electricity grid against Russia’s continued attacks on utilities and other civilian infrastructure. This funding would come from the recently passed Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023.


Joint Statement on the U.S.-Türkiye Strategic Mechanism

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the U.S.- Türkiye Strategic Mechanism.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” on Jan. 11.


News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement urging the administration and our allies to transfer to Ukraine urgently critical weapon systems they need to defeat Russia.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure, as always, to welcome my colleague and friend Mevlut Cavusoglu here to Washington, to the State Department.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the United States Conference of Mayors’ 91st Winter Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: (Applause) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Please, take a seat. Good morning, everyone.


News Release: Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on Dec. 13, 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit. Through this MOU, the United States will support the commitment between the Democratic Republic ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price


Our OES 2023 New Year’s Resolutions

Release: As we embark on the new year, I am struck by the giant strides we made last year to preserve the planet we call home.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the U.S.- Türkiye Strategic Mechanism.