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Foreign Affairs

Information regarding my stance on Foreign Affairs issues.

March 21, 2012
Statements For the Record

[as prepared]

Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Women deserve access to affordable, quality health care. Unfortunately before the Affordable Care Act, women didn't have this access.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Foreign Affairs Women

March 15, 2012

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov


March 9, 2012
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Issues: Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs Health Care Native Americans

February 16, 2012

For Immediate Release: February 16, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC – Yesterday, World Bank President Bob Zoellick announced that he would step down at the end of his first term in June 2012. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) – co-chair of the Caucus for Congressional-World Bank Dialogue – praised his guidance, particularly during challenging times.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

February 9, 2012
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the unspeakable violence that the Government of Syria has committed—and continues to commit—against its own citizens. For the past eleven months, the Syrian people have engaged in peaceful demonstrations to demand their basic, universal human rights. These demonstrations have been met with unrelenting bloodshed and torture. Thousands of Syrian men, women, and children have been slaughtered. There can be no question: President Bashar al-Assad must step down, or be removed from power.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

January 24, 2012

For Immediate Release: January 24, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following response to President Obama's State of the Union address to Congress.


January 20, 2012
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Issues: Economy & Jobs Foreign Affairs

January 13, 2012
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Minnesotans to Celebrate the Civil Rights Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Congresswoman McCollum will join Minnesotans at a community breakfast, rally, and parade on Monday, January 16. The rally and march will begin at 9:30 AM at Central High School in St. Paul.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs Transportation & Infrastructure

December 15, 2011

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2011
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement, regarding the official end to American military operations in Iraq.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

November 7, 2011
Statements For the Record

[as prepared]

Congress remains absolutely committed to supporting our veterans and passing legislation that benefits them and their families. As a member of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans, I have a unique privilege of making sure that our military families receive federal funding they have earned. I'm proud to say we have once again provided advanced funding for the VA Department.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Foreign Affairs Veterans