Foreign Relations
Senator Markey believes the United States can and must play a leadership role on the great issues facing the planet - regional instability and poverty, climate change, and the threat of nuclear proliferation. He supports foreign policy objectives that are consistent with American values of democracy, respect for human rights, and self-determination. Senator Markey also works to protects global interests that are intertwined with those of Massachusetts, including in areas such as climate change, intellectual property and energy development.
Senator Markey is Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, International Environmental Protection. In addition to chairing the International Development subcommittee, Senator Markey also serves on the European Affairs, and Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs subcommittees.
- Markey Condemns Brutal Killing of Americans in Jerusalem; Mourns with Boston Posted on 11/19/14
- Markey Commends White House Decision to Display Armenian Orphan Rug Posted on 10/16/14
- Markey to Obama: It’s Time to Appoint Special Envoy for LGBT Human Rights within U.S. Department of State Posted on 10/10/14
- Markey Statement on Proposal to Arm and Train Syrian Rebels Posted on 09/18/14
- Markey Commemorates 13th Anniversary of 9-11 Terrorist Attacks Posted on 09/11/14
- Markey Statement on Killing of Major General Harold Greene Posted on 08/06/14
- Markey to Obama: Historic U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit an Opportunity to Advance LGBT Rights Posted on 08/01/14
