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.
Senator Romney released a statement after voting against the 2,700-page, $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2022.
Senators Romney and Ernst led 40 of their colleagues in calling on President Biden to work with Poland and our NATO allies to expedite the transfer of aircraft and air defense systems, as well as additional support capabilities, to Ukraine.
At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today, Senator Romney urged the Administration to deploy MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine without delay.
Senator Romney sought commitments of strong support for Ukraine from two nominees appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Senator Romney shared his response to President Biden’s State of the Union address.
Senator Romney joined CNN’s State of the Union with Dana Bash to discuss the crisis in Ukraine.