In response, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations passed the Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2022. The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), would propose an increase in bilateral and multilateral security cooperation in the Western Hemisphere, as well as a push to disrupt and counter illicit narcotics trafficking.
- “I am very proud to see the Senate Foreign Relations Committee come together to approve this common sense legislation in recognition of the significant fraying of democratic consensus in the Americas. As destabilizing dictatorships and foreign states’ malign influence continue to pose significant challenges to our country and our hemisphere, this legislation represents another important step forward in helping restore the defense of democracy as a central pillar of U.S. foreign policy.” — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- “Adversaries like Beijing and Moscow continue to expand their influence and presence in our region. The resulting rise in anti-American dictators has devastating consequences for the entire hemisphere. Crime, drugs, illegal immigration, and human smuggling are skyrocketing. The risk cannot be understated, and the United States must work with fellow democracies in the region to prevent further destabilization.” — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
- April 2022: ICYMI: Rubio Makes the Case for Closer U.S.-Uruguay Relations to Counter CCP’s influence
- April 2022: ICYMI: Rubio Exposes China's Exploitation of Venezuela
- March 2022: Rubio Speaks at Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing on Rising Threat of the CCP in Latin America
- March 2022: Rubio Delivers Opening Remarks At Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing On Rising Threat Of China In Latin America
- March 2022: Rubio, Risch, Menendez, Colleagues Ask Biden Admin to Revoke Russia’s Observer Status at OAS
- February 2022: Rubio: A New U.S. Agenda in the Western Hemisphere
- January 2022: Rubio Urges Secretary Austin to Bolster Bilateral Security with Brazil to Combat CCP’s Malign Influence
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