WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the situation in Afghanistan. "First, we should thank and remember those who served in harm's way in Afghanistan in our armed forces and as civilians. They served our country with patriotism and dedication. "As President Biden stated, the May 1, 2021 deadline set by his predecessor created a difficult choice: to hold to that agreement  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday. "I am heartbroken to see that once again the Haitian people are forced to reckon with the devastation caused by a tragic earthquake. My condolences are with the families of the victims, as well as those still searching for their loved ones amid the damage. :Nearly 11 years ago to  more PR