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Waltz, House Republicans Call for Hold on Raimondo Confirmation until Biden Admin Clarifies Huawei Plans
Washington,
February 2, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06), House Republicans called on the Senate to hold Governor Raimondo’s confirmation until the Biden Administration gives a clear and direct answer on whether they plan to keep Huawei on the Commerce Department’s Entity List. During her confirmation hearing, Governor Raimondo refused to commit to keeping Huawei on the Commerce Department’s Entity List. Following her refusal, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also refused to make the commitment when was asked at two separate briefings. “There is clear bipartisan consensus that Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and is a clear national security threat,” said Waltz. “The American people deserve a simple assurance from Governor Raimondo that she will continue to hold Huawei accountable by keeping them on Commerce Department’s Entity List and advocating against their interests to the global community.” Ahead of Wednesday’s expected vote on her confirmation by the Senate Commerce Committee, Rep. Waltz joined 20 colleagues including Lead Republican Michael McCaul in asking the Senate to pause Governor Raimondo’s confirmation until the Biden Administration clarifies its export control policies. They are releasing the following document highlighting how Huawei poses a national security threat and the many bipartisan calls for it to remain on the Entity List – including calls from senior Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate. The following House Members joined Rep. Waltz: Lead Republican Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) House Armed Services Lead Republican Mike Rogers (AL-03) Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06) Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04) Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01) Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) Rep. Mark Green (TN-07) Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) Rep. John Joyce (PA-13) Rep. Young Kim (CA-39) Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09) Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Rep. Greg Steube (FL-17) Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-02) Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02) Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) ### |