James Comer threatens subpoena for information on climate czar John Kerry's negotiations with China
by Cami Mondeaux, Congressional Reporter |
April 25, 2023 02:34 PM
One of the top House Republicans is threatening to subpoena the Biden administration to obtain information on the role of John Kerry, specifically related to his high-level negotiations with the Chinese Communist Party as the White House climate czar.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday reiterating past requests for all documents and information related to Kerry’s role. The renewed efforts follow nearly two years of concerns about Kerry’s ability to negotiate with foreign countries on behalf of the United States.
“In the 117th Congress, we twice requested information from Envoy Kerry’s office regarding his role as SPEC, a cabinet-level position that does not require Senate confirmation despite his apparent ability to bind the United States to international agreements,” Comer wrote. “We received no response.”
The request sent on Tuesday is the “final letter” Comer will send for voluntary cooperation that compels the State Department to provide access to a range of documents and communications with outside governments by May 9. If Blinken does not comply, the committee will be forced to “consider other means, including compulsory process.”
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