Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the U.S. Helsinki Commission) joined the Commission in calling for unfettered access to the crash site of the Malaysian Airlines MH17, which is territory controlled by separatists in Ukraine. The members said this access will allow for the establishment of responsibility for the killings and will bring justice when said parties are held accountable.
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This week, Rep. Burgess recaps his trip to Ukraine over Memorial Day weekend, where he was part of an international community monitoring the Ukrainian presidential election in Kyiv.
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Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today joined 10 other members of Congress in asking Secretary of State John Kerry to urge NATO member countries and participating states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to end all defense contracts with Russia in response to the country’s illegal annexation of Crimea and violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.
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Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a U.S. Helsinki Commission hearing titled, “Ukraine: Confronting Internal Challenges and External Threats”:
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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington in response to the President's remarks regarding the Syrian crisis. You can watch the video below. To get a transcript of the video click here.
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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update on NBC5 on why he does not want to intervene in Syria. You can watch the video below. To get a transcript of the video click here
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