STATEMENT OF U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN (MA02) ON THE PRESIDENTS DRAFT AUMF

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I’m pleased that we are finally discussing a new authorization for military force in the Middle East, something that should have happened a long time ago. Congress has been negligent, ignoring its constitutional duties on matters of war and peace. I hope that when a resolution comes to the floor, the House will be given the opportunity for a full and fair debate.

U.S. Congressman Jim Mcgovern (Ma02) Statement on Boko Haram Attacks

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The recent news out of Nigeria is appalling, with Boko Haram murdering thousands of innocent civilians. The government of Nigeria and its regional neighbors must increase and coordinate their efforts to stop the violence against defenseless villages. The international community, including the United States, should do all it can to protect and provide humanitarian assistance to the Nigerian people – especially those who have fled or escaped Boko Haram. The U.S., in particular, should help northeastern Nigeria establish early warning systems and other proven methods that help local communities avoid violent attacks. And even though other events may dominate the news, I call on every person of conscience to keep the people of Nigeria in their thoughts.

Statement of Congressman Mcgovern (Ma02) on President's Changes to U.S.-Cuba Policy & Freeing of Alan Gross

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Today is a historic, long-overdue day. At long last, the Cold War policies of the past five decades are almost over. I look forward to working with the President to consolidate and advance the measures announced today, and I commend him and his Administration for choosing to create a better future for the people of the United States and the people of Cuba.

U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN STATEMENT ON H. RES. 727, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2 and H.R. 4

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M. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this rule.  Let us be very clear about one of the implications of the language before us:  A vote for this rule is a vote to shut off the mechanisms of the War Powers Resolution for the next two months.  If any Member of this House has any concerns about the on-going military operations in Iraq, the potential of U.S. military airstrikes…