Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on Trump Address to United Nations

September 19, 2017

“President Trump’s dangerous rhetoric, coming from a man with the nuclear codes, is a global threat that puts every American at risk. I strongly condemn both his speech and the foundation of ignorance in which it was rooted.”

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

McCollum Welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Minnesota

June 24, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Minnesota on Saturday and reiterated her strong support for the vibrant Tibetan-American community in the Twin Cities and her commitment to securing peace, justice, and human rights for the people of Tibet.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on President Trump's Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

June 1, 2017

Press Release

As our planet and humanity face the very real threat of climate change, this White House and the Republican Congress have isolated our nation by reneging on the Paris Agreement.

Issues: Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on Reports President Trump Will Withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement

May 31, 2017

Press Release

Instead of constructive leadership and action, President Trump and the Republican Congress are willing to renounce the Paris Agreement, make the United States an environmental rogue nation, and condemn the next generation to the hell of an overheated planet.

Issues: Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs

McCollum Meets with the Dalai Lama on Delegation Traveling to India, Nepal, Germany, and Belgium

May 9, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman McCollum is joining House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on a bipartisan Congressional delegation this week to India, Nepal, Germany and Belgium, including a meeting with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

April 7, 2017

Press Release

“I urge Speaker Paul Ryan to immediately call the U.S. House of Representatives back into session. Now is not the time for Congress to be in recess for two weeks. Congress must fully debate the Trump administration's military actions in Syria and set clear limits on the use of U.S. troops and military action in accord with our responsibilities under the Constitution.”

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

In Medium Post, McCollum Previews President Trump's Address

February 27, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) previewed President Donald Trump's Address to a Joint Session of Congress in a post on Medium:

At four town hall meetings last week in St. Paul, I heard a clear message from my constituents: the State of our Union is anxious.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Foreign Affairs Health Care Homeland Security & Immigration Human Services Seniors

McCollum: Flynn Resignation Underscores Need for Full Investigation of Trump-Russia Ties

February 15, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum shared the following op-ed on Medium and sent a similar letter to constituents:

Flynn Resignation Underscores Need for Full Investigation of Trump-Russia Ties
Republican silence begs the question: what are they covering up?

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on Trump Support for Dangerous One-State “Solution”

February 15, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s comments that he can “live with” a one-state "solution" in which Israel permanently controls all Palestinian territory and ends the prospect of an independent Palestinian state existing in peace and security with Israel:

“President Donald Trump’s comments abandoning a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians are a gift to extremists who reject a peaceful resolution to this conflict.

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on Trump Refugee and Immigration Executive Order

January 28, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's executive order blocking the admission of refugees and discriminating against Muslim Americans and immigrants:

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Foreign Affairs Homeland Security & Immigration