Foreign Policy

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on the boycott of Russian oil:  “I support the Administration’s decision to ban Russian oil. This will place a severe economic loss on the Russian government and hold Russia accountable by further isolating it from the world and leaving it weakened in every way.  Russia’s…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on Russia’s attack on Ukraine:  “Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unjustified and will bring catastrophic loss and suffering. I stand with the people of Ukraine in condemning this act and will join my colleagues in responding in a swift and strong manner. We will hold Russia accountable.”

Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., weighs in on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Freedom Convoy protests and reacts to three San Francisco school board members being recalled. Watch video HERE. 

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made this statement on the situation in Afghanistan: “In the course of two decades in Afghanistan, American forces have diminished al-Qaeda, the terrorist group responsible for the September 11 attack on our nation, along with the threat they posed to our national security. In this time, we have also sent hundreds of thousands of…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on the attacks by Hamas against Israel: “The reckless rocket attacks that have been carried out indiscriminately by Hamas continue to threaten the safety and lives of innocent people both in Israel and Palestine. I forcefully condemn these escalating assaults and support Israel’s right to defend itself and…