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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.
“The President’s veto was surprising since it prioritized foreign interests over American citizens, but today Congress showed that it answers first to the American people. I’m proud that members on both sides of the aisle joined together and put American interests ahead of party politics for this historic vote.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement after sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, cosigned by 43 members, asking her to appoint a special prosecutor to make a prosecution decision for Sec. Hillary Clinton.
Chairman Salmon’s Opening Statement
As Prepared for Delivery
Committee on Foreign Affairs - Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
Committee on Armed Services - Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
“South China Sea Maritime Disputes”
Thursday, July 7, 2016 | 3:30 pm
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement after FBI Director James Comey announced the findings of the FBI’s investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private email server:
“First, I’d like to commend Director Comey and the entire Federal Bureau of Investigation for a thorough review of Secretary Clinton’s emails.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals:
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released the following statement after introducing a bill to subject executive agency “guidance” to Congressional oversight.
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The Honorable Jeh Johnson
Secretary of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Nebraska Avenue Complex
3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20528
Dear Secretary Johnson:
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today issued the following statement after sending a letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson about recent reports of widespread fraud by international students taking the SAT, and the effects of this fraud on the U.S. student visa system.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today issued the following statement applauding the unanimous passage of H.R. 699, the Email Privacy Act.
“Americans have suffered suspicionless government intrusion into their personal emails for far too long. Our message, as a Congress and as a people, needs to be clear: Get A Warrant. With today’s unanimous, 419-0, passage of the Email Privacy Act, the House sends just that message. I look forward to this bill’s consideration in the Senate, and it’s prompt adoption into law.”