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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.
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson voted against the Trade Promotion Authority, commonly referred to as “Fast Track.”
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.
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.
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement regarding the recent airstrikes in Syria:
Washington - Following the vote to authorize funding for the training and arming of moderate Syrian rebels to combat ISIL, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:
“No matter how targeted the decision to train and arm moderate rebels in Syria, any action taken in isolation misconstrues the larger responsibility of Congress.
I voted no because furthering what may become a costly, complex, and open-ended military engagement without an exit strategy is wrongheaded.