McCarthy Is the Adult in the Room on Debt Ceiling Negotiations
by Rep. French Hill
Real Clear Politics
May 9, 2023
Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with President Joe Biden on Tuesday to advance discussions on terms for increasing the federal government’s debt limit.
After the last meeting to discuss the debt limit on Feb. 1, the White House stated that “the President and the… Read more »
As China's aggression grows, US allies reassess security in the Indo-Pacific region
by Rep. French Hill
Washington Examiner
May 5, 2023
During a recent bipartisan congressional delegation with the House Foreign Affairs Committee, my colleagues and I traveled to the Indo-Pacific region. While there, we listened to our partners and allies in South Korea and Japan and assessed China’s… Read more »
This morning, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Squawk Box to discuss the debt ceiling and previewed Speaker McCarthy's historic address at the New York Stock Exchange.
To watch the full interview, click HERE.
Topline Quotes:
“So, the mission today is to lay out what will be House Republicans' plan to raise the debt ceiling, and Speaker McCarthy has chosen the NYSE as the… Read more »
This morning, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the state of banking throughout our nation.
To watch the full interview, click HERE.
Topline Quotes:
“Today, we're faced with a situation where I think after 10 years of easy money and amazing amounts of fiscal stimulus, I think some management… Read more »
U.S. Representative Hill emphasizes trade, security in Asia trip
by Alex Thomas
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
March 5, 2023
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., spent part of the recent congressional recess in Japan and South Korea to discuss the United States' relationships with both countries and multilateral approaches to issues affecting all three nations.
Hill was part… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Hill chooses religious freedom leader as guest for State of Union address
by Alex Thomas
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
February 7, 2023
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., has invited the chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to be his guest for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address this evening.
Nury Turkel has served on the… Read more »
IMF, World Bank Can Respond to China's Push
by Rep. French Hill
Wall Street Journal - Letters to the Editor
January 27, 2023
Regarding “China’s Global Mega-Projects Are Falling Apart” (Page One, Jan. 21), the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Group of Seven finance ministries should insist that all Chinese loans be subject to the Paris Club treatment for restructuring. The… Read more »
Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the newly formed House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, of which he is the inaugural Chairman.
To watch the full interview, click HERE.
Topline Quotes:
“Blockchain is an important innovation area - we want that technology to be done here in the… Read more »
Hill and Westerman: McCarthy's speakership secured, but Republicans still face heavy lifting
by Alex Thomas
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
January 16, 2023
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill never doubted Kevin McCarthy's chances of becoming speaker of the House of Representatives.
It took 15 rounds of voting for McCarthy -- the Californian who led House Republicans during Nancy… Read more »
Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) delivered his nominating speech for Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House during the eleventh vote for Speaker.
To watch Rep. Hill's speech on the House Floor, please click HERE.
Rep. Hill's speech as delivered:
“Madam Clerk,
“I rise tonight in the spirit of 1923 to address the House and nominate Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the… Read more »
