Defense

Larson: House Should Return to Washington and Work on Serious Situation in Iraq

August 26, 2014

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:

“The extreme violence and latest political unrest witnessed in Iraq has brought to light old and new questions about the region. As President Obama’s administration weighs several options, Congress should be fully engaged.

Issues:DefenseForeign Policy

Larson Statement on President Barack Obama's Iraq Update

June 13, 2014

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on President Barack Obama's Iraq update:

Issues:DefenseForeign Policy

Larson Praises Blumenthal Armed Services Airland Subcommittee Chairmanship

March 12, 2014

Press Release

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the announcement that Senator Richard Blumenthal will chair the Armed Services Airland Subcommittee:

Issues:Defense

Larson Applauds Bipartisan Measure to Stick to Timetable in Afghanistan, Continues Support for Faster Withdrawal

June 13, 2013

Press Release

Washington - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passage of an amendment introduced by Reps. James McGovern (D-MA), Walter Jones (R-NC) and Adam Smith (D-WA) to ensure President Barack Obama completes the transition to Afghan control of combat operations by the end of 2013 and of all military and security operations by the end of 2014

Issues:DefenseForeign Policy

Knowledge from Sacrifice

March 23, 2013

Op-Eds and Letters

Ten years after the war in Iraq began, one thing that remains steadfast is our nation's ability to separate the warriors from the war.

Issues:DefenseForeign PolicyVeterans

Larson: Uncertainty Causes Suspension of Military Tuition Assistance

March 13, 2013

Press Release

Washington - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement after the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps suspended their tuition assistance programs:

Issues:DefenseEducationVeterans

Larson Applauds Decision to Remove Ban on Women Serving in Combat

January 24, 2013

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's decision to remove the military ban on women serving in combat:

Issues:DefenseHuman RightsVeterans

Larson Reaction To Pratt Layoff Announcement

February 19, 2011

Press Release