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Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the conviction of Jose Efrain Rios Montt
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For nearly three decades, survivors pursued justice in the face of threats and continued repression, honored the memories of their loved ones and lost communities. McGovern sends letter to President Obama urging closing of Guantanamo Bay
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Dear Mr. President, I write to express my strong support for your April 30th statement renewing your commitment to close the detention center at the Guantánamo Naval Base in Cuba. McGovern on the Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2013
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Ten years ago, crimes by the Government of Sudan against its own people in Darfur were just beginning. The world witnessed the burning of villages, poisoning of water, murder, rape, brutal assault, and the deliberate forced displacement of entire village. U.S. Reps. McGovern, Wolf, Capuano introduce new legislation on Sudan
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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) today joined with U.S. Reps Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Mike Capuano (D-MA) in introducing HR 1692, the "Sudan Peace, Security and Accountability Act of 2013." U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern sends bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on U.S.-Colombia Policy.
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The letter, signed by 62 members of Congress, expresses support for a U.S. policy that emphasizes peace, development and human rights. Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the "Magnitsky List"
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I view this list as an important first step toward holding egregious human rights violators accountable - preventing them from coming to the U.S. and using our financial networks. Rep. McGovern's Remarks at the 20th Anniversary of UN Truth Commission on El Salvador
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"As we listen, let us all remember that we can always walk over that bridge that connects the past to the present. We just have to put one foot in front of the other and have the will to get to the other side." Rep. Jim McGovern introduces HR 881 - Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013
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Today I am honored to join my esteemed colleagues, Representative Charles Boustany (R-LA), Representative Darrell Issa(R-CA) and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in introducing the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013. This bill will restrict the use and deployment of dangerous cluster munitions. Congressman McGovern's comments on Bahrain, Human Rights, and Democracy at the National Endowment for Democracy
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Delivered at a half-day conference sponsored by the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy and the Project on Middle East Democracy. Edwards, McGovern, Deutch, Perlmutter, and Kaptur urge President Obama to use State of the Union to Call for Constitutional Amendment to Address Citizens United
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Representatives Donna F. Edwards (MD-4), James McGovern (MA-2), Ted Deutch (FL-21), Ed Perlmutter (CO-7), and Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) sent a letter to President Obama urging him to call for a constitutional amendment to address the Citizens United ruling during his State of the Union address. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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