National Security

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Kelly, ranking member of the IT oversight subcommittee, released this statement following Twitter's announcement regarding political advertising transparency:

"I'm pleased to see Twitter taking the initiative to bring greater transparency to political advertising on its platform – nearly a year after the 2016 election and just weeks before gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following President Trump's tweets regarding U.S. military policy toward transgender soliders, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Marines.

"Any American who stands up and volunteers to serve this great nation deserves our respect.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration's announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran:

"After two long years of negotiations, and two decades of sanctions, the U.S. and international community have achieved an important victory in preventing a nuclear armed Iran. I commend the President, Secretary Kerry and Secretary Moniz for their leadership, tireless negotiations and willingness to extend an olive branch to usher in a more secure future in the Middle East and global community.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to a letter sent to Iran by 47 Republican Senators warning against making a nuclear deal with the Obama administration.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to the terrorist attack in Nice, France:

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement today on the death of American aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller:

"I'm saddened by the news of Kayla Mueller's death. Kayla was a remarkable young woman trying to make the world a better place, and she did. Her example reminds us of the good in this world, about the righteousness of service, and about the power of compassion. The crimes of groups like ISIL will never best the indomitable spirit of good and humanity that exists in Kayla and many like her.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, (D) the only Member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement today on the second anniversary of the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria.