Foreign Affairs

Resolution also honors 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between United States and the Republic of North Macedonia WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) this week introduced a resolution congratulating the Republic of North…

Welch on the Senate floor: “There are many labels that could apply to what is happening in Gaza today. And whatever label is used: a war crime, crimes against humanity, or ethnic cleansing, or genocide—one thing is clear: this must end.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,…

Senator Welch meets with families of five American civilians killed and injured in the West Bank  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led a group of bicameral lawmakers in demanding answers from the U.S. Department of State about two violent attacks on American…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement condemning Russia’s brutal aerial bombardment of Ukrainian civilians in recent weeks:  “Russia's ruthless aerial bombardment on Kyiv can only be described as a full-blown campaign of terror. On Putin’s orders, Russian soldiers…

Bipartisan resolution recognizes decades of deep and enduring friendship between Denmark and the U.S.; Resolution earned support from Danish officials  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) celebrated the Senate’s unanimous passage of his bipartisan resolution, led with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), honoring friendship…