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"KOREAN HUMAN RIGHTS NO SIDESHOW" by Rep. Ed Royce
Nov 18, 2009
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The following oped by Rep. Ed Royce appeared in today's FlashReport.
President Obama could command the stage and energize his listless North Korea policy when he visits Seoul on Thursday. Continuing the Bush Administration negotiating-to-nowhere approach cannot be comforting, especially as North...
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"Pressure Over North Korea" from Radio Free Asia
Nov 18, 2009
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U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration is facing new calls to step up pressure on North Korea, ending the isolation of its people.
Citing recent comments from North Korean defectors that Pyongyang particularly fears international radio broadcasts, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce told a closed-door hearing...
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Royce Recognizes the 60th Anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Nov 3, 2009
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle lady for yielding, and I rise in support of this resolution, of which I am a cosponsor, and to note that for 60 years, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been basically a free press for societies suffering authoritarian rule, and that is the intent.
The RFE/RL has...
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Royce Radio Free Asia Legislation Clears Senate; Heads to President's Desk
Sep 30, 2009
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Last evening, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 3593, legislation authored by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), which extends Radio Free Asia's broadcasting authority for an additional year. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives last week. It now goes to the President, who is expected to sign t...
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Royce Legislation Bolstering Radio Free Asia Broadcasts Passes House
Sep 23, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3593, legislation authored by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), which extends Radio Free Asia's broadcasting authority for an additional year. Under current law, RFA is set to expire on September 30th.
"With this legislation, Radio Free A...
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"Thailand won't extradite Russian arms dealer to U.S." from the Los Angeles Times
Aug 12, 2009
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By Charles McDermid for the Los Angeles Times, reporting from Bangkok, Thailand -- An arms dealer arrested by U.S. agents in a 2008 sting operation at a Bangkok hotel could go free this week after a Thai judge's unexpected decision Tuesday to reject an American request for extradition.
Bangkok Crim...
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Royce Offers Condolences to Those Affected by Recent Disasters
Aug 11, 2009
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Today, in response to the devastating typhoons and earthquakes that hit East Asia over the past several days, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement:
"I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to all of those who have been affected by the recent natural disasters in East Asia. ...
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Royce Cheers Release of American Journalists from North Korea
Aug 5, 2009
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Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, made the following comments after two American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, held in North Korea since March arrived in the United States:
This is great news, but it's long overdue. These two should ...
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"Sanchez, Royce call on Vietnam to release prisoners" from the Orange County Register
Jul 31, 2009
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By Jessica Terrell for the Orange County Register -- Orange County lawmakers are calling on the Vietnamese government to release over 100 political and religious prisoners. The prisoners are nonviolent and many of them have not received a trial, lawmakers said.
Vietnam traditionally releases select...
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Royce Decries Human Rights Violations in Vietnam at Human Rights Commission Hearing
Jul 23, 2009
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Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) participated with Nguyen Thang of Boat People S.O.S. in a hearing held by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission entitled, "Vietnam: An Update on the Status of Human Rights and Religious Freedom." At the hearing, Royce raised concerns over the continued persecution of re...
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