Foreign Policy & National Security

During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing reviewing the State Department’s budget, Senator Romney pressed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the rising threat of China, and the state of Iran nuclear deal negotiations.

Senator Romney joined a bipartisan group of his Foreign Relations Committee colleagues in introducing a resolution to celebrate the life, achievements, and legacy of former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright.

Senator Romney served as Ranking Member at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee nominations hearing for ambassadorships to Australia, South Korea, the Philippines, and Norway. During his opening remarks, Romney stressed the importance of America’s involvement in the world in defending the causes of freedom and democracy.

Senators Romney and Markey, Ranking Member and Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, held a hearing titled, “The Assault on Freedom of Expression in Asia.”

Senator Romney joined his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield requesting that she introduce a resolution at the United Nations (UN) to remove Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.

Senator Romney joined Senators Markey, Menendez, and Risch today in welcoming action by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advance their resolution commemorating the landmark Cambodia Paris Peace Agreements.

Senator Romney joined his colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution urging the Biden Administration to facilitate the transfer of aircraft, such as MiG-29s, and air defense systems to Ukraine.

49 Republican senators, including Senator Romney, in a joint statement told the Biden Administration they will not support the revived JCPOA with Iran, which, according to public reports, will weaken sanctions and lessen restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program.