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State Department representatives testified before the committee about the situation in Iraq. They spoke about the need to reallocate reconstruction funds in Iraq to address security concerns…

Secretary Powell testified about his recent trip to Africa and his meetings with world and African leaders over the security and humanitarian situation in Sudan. He characterized the displac…

On April 22nd, 1971, 27 year-old former Navy Lt. John Kerry testified against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War as a member of "Vietnam Veterans Against the War". Senator J. William Fulbri…

Witnesses described recent negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea, negotiations that involved several other nations as well and were held in Beijing, China. They also addressed commit…

Witnesses and committee members spoke about the nomination of former senator John Danforth to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Committee members, many of whom were former …

Witnesses testified about issues of intellectual property piracy, including products of high value from authors, artists, inventors, programmers, and others. In his opening statement, commit…

Officials testified about operations in Iraq, the planned transition of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities, security concerns in the country, reports of prisoner abuse by U.S. forces, and esti…

Witnesses testified regarding the future of Iraq. Among the issues addressed were the planned transition to Iraqi sovereignty, creation of a legitimate Iraqi government, security concerns, a…

Ambassador Negroponte testified about his nomination as Ambassador to Iraq following the transition of sovereignty to an Iraqi interim government. Among the topics he addressed were his qual…

Witnesses testified regarding the situation in Iraq and the planned June 30 transfer of sovereignty to a new Iraqi government. Among the issues addressed were the character, composition, and…

Officials testified about military and diplomatic reconstruction efforts in Iraq and about government preparations for the transition of Iraqi sovereignty to Iraqi authorities on June 30, 20…

Witnesses testified about Iraq’s “oil-for-food” program administered by the United Nations and measures to provide further humanitarian aid as part of reconstruction efforts. Among the topic…

Witnesses testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about North Korean issues including nuclear weapons programs, economic issues, and human rights. Assistant Secretary of Stat…

State Department officials testified about U.S. policy toward Libya. In December 2003 President Bush announced that Libya had committed to open its weapons program to international inspector…

Secretary Powell testified about the president’s budget request for the Department of State. Among the issues he addressed were funding levels for winning the war on terrorism, reconstructin…

Witnesses testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about proposals to expand and strengthen the International Atomic Energy Agency’s ability to inspect nuclear power faciliti…

Mr. Hecker testified before the Senate Foreign relations Committee about his recent trip to North Korean nuclear facilities in which he looked at nuclear material processing.

James Oberwetter and David Mulford testified about their qualifications and views on foreign policy. Mr. Oberwetter was nominated to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Mr. Mulford was nominat…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing about U.S. Policy towards Iran. William Luers of the U.N. Association of the U.S. reported on the discussions that he had been holdi…

Witnesses testified regarding United States policy toward Cuba. Many condemned the Fidel Castro and the Cuban government for restricting the rights of the Cuban people and harshly penalizing…