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Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released the following statement upon introduction of H.R. 6281, a bill to prevent specialized financial messaging services to the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and to prevent direct or indirect access to such messaging services.
Washington, D.C. — Reps. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) today led a letter to President Obama, calling for a reassessment of Ms. RimaAnn Nelson’s appointment as Director of the Phoenix VA.
Click here to download the full letter and view all signatories.
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released the following statement after the House confirmed the Senate’s veto override of S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released the following statement on word of the passing of Israeli statesman, Shimon Peres.
Chairman Salmon’s Opening Statement
As Prepared for Delivery
Committee on Foreign Affairs - Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
“The U.S.– Republic of Korea–Japan Trilateral Relationship: Promoting Mutual Interests in Asia”
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 | 2:00 pm
Chairman Salmon’s Opening Statement
As Prepared for Delivery
Committee on Foreign Affairs - Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
“Diplomacy and Security in the South China Sea: After the Tribunal”
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | 2:00 pm
Opening Statement - North Korea’s Perpetual Provocations: Another Dangerous, Escalatory Nuclear Test
Chairman Salmon’s Opening Statement
As Prepared for Delivery
Committee on Foreign Affairs - Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
“North Korea’s Perpetual Provocations: Another Dangerous, Escalatory Nuclear Test”
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | 3:00 pm
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, today released this statement following the reports of a fifth test of a nuclear weapon by North Korea.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released this statement following the House passage of his resolution to commend cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan, and promote stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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