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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security Strategy
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a July 2018 Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing featuring Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Senators questioned the administration's foreign policy strategy, specifically regarding summits with the leaders of Russia and North Korea.
The hearing serves as a formal mechanism where the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations demands transparency from the Secretary of State regarding agreements made by the President with foreign heads of state.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of State
The agency is subject to congressional oversight and must provide responses to inquiries regarding foreign policy strategy.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
The committee members are responsible for conducting oversight of the executive branch's foreign policy actions.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 25, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo provided testimony regarding the administration's national security strategy.
- Chairman Bob Corker expressed concern over a lack of information provided by the White House to the committee regarding foreign policy.
- Senators questioned the administration's conduct during the summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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- The committee requested clarification on 'undefined agreements' reached between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
- The hearing addressed concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile development.
- The record includes written responses from Secretary Pompeo to questions submitted by eight different Senators.
- The record includes supplemental materials submitted by Senator Tim Kaine and Senator Cory Booker, including news articles and a statement from President Trump.
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