Foreign Policy

Larson Votes in Favor of the Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 11, 2015

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) discusses his vote for the Iran Nuclear Agreement.

September 8, 2015

Christopher Backemeyer, lead sanctions expert for the U.S. Department of State in the negotiations with Iran, recently joined me for a town hall forum at the University of Hartford.

Issues:Foreign Policy

ICYMI: Larson Hosts Forum on Iran Nuclear Deal

August 31, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT - On Thursday, August 27th, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a forum at the University of Hartford with Chris Backemeyer of the U.S. Department of State.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Larson to Host Second Public Forum on Iran Agreement

August 12, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Since the announcement of the historic agreement reached between the United States, our global allies, and Iran, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) has listened to opinions and concerns from those on both sides of the issue. After careful consideration of all the facts, Larson endorsed the agreement on July 31.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Larson on Iran Nuclear Agreement

July 14, 2015

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended President Obama and his Cabinet on the Iran Nuclear Agreement.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Bring Cuba and Our Relations into the Present

June 23, 2015

Op-Eds and Letters

It's time to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba. I recently visited the island with a congressional delegation. Cuba is steeped in tradition but stifled by its government and the U.S. embargo. Modernity and technology have largely passed it by. The Internet exists in small pockets. Cellphones are accessible only for a select few, and then at limited speeds and connectivity.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Larson Votes Against TPA

June 12, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson voted against the Trade Promotion Authority, commonly referred to as “Fast Track.”

Issues:EconomyForeign PolicyAffordability and the Economy

Udall, Franken, Grijalva, Larson to Travel to Cuba

May 21, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Beginning Saturday, May 23, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) will lead a congressional delegation to Cuba. Udall, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), and U.S. Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) will meet with Cuban and U.S. State Department officials, Cuban business owners and others to discuss ways the United States can further open relations with Cuba through trade and tourism and by expanding opportunities for cultural exchange between American and Cuban citizens.

Issues:Foreign Policy

The La Brea Tar Pit of American Foreign Policy

October 14, 2014

Op-Eds and Letters

The La Brea tar pits preserve the pre-historic remains of mammals that were entangled in that quagmire and met their demise; even the mighty saber-tooth tiger found it was unable to extract itself from the tar pit that ultimately dragged it down to its death.

Issues:DefenseForeign Policy

Larson Calls on Leaders to Bring Congress Back to Debate Middle East Strategy

September 25, 2014

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent the following letter to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Harry Reid today urging them to bring Congress back into session immediately.

Issues:Foreign Policy