FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PITTENGER ON MACRON’S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released the following statement on French President Emmanuel Macron’s address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. “For over 200 years, the United States and France have been bound together by our shared commitment to the principles of freedom, liberty and democracy. Today, the French play an integral role in the global war on terrorism. Our country appreciates President Macron’s strong ...
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Today, the Trump Administration continued strong support for two of Congressman Robert Pittenger’s signature national security efforts: strengthening review of foreign investments that threaten national security, and targeting sources of terrorism financing.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism, released this statement after Israel launched air strikes on Iranian and Syrian military positions:
“In its strategy to achieve a Shia crescent around Israel with control of Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, Iran has continued its provocation and challenge against Israel. Russia will continue to aid and abet Iran in the region. America should support Israel’s right to defend itself, as well as pursue additional sanctions against Iran for breach of the Iran nuclear agreement.”
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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan national security legislation to renew the authority of Intelligence agencies to track the U.S. contacts of known terrorists. Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism, supported the renewal.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance, wrote House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Trey Gowdy (SC-04) requesting an immediate investigation.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) sent a letter to Chairman Trey Gowdy of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform urging an investigation into the Obama Administration’s alleged interference in a multi-agency investigation into Hezbollah’s illegal drug dealing, money laundering and arms running.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released the following statement after learning of the Obama Administration's interference of a DEA operation targeting Hezbollah and their illicit drug dealing activities.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) led a major international forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the growing link between radical Islamic terrorists and Latin American drug cartels. 200 Members of Parliament and security officials from fifteen South American nations attended the forum hosted by Congressman Pittenger.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) travels to Latin America this weekend to lead a major international forum on the growing link between radical Islamic terrorists and Latin American drug cartels. 300 Members of Parliament and security officials from fifteen South American nations will attend the forum hosted by Congressman Pittenger.
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