The United States Helsinki Commission held a hearing on the Dutch leadership of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) featuring the testimony of His Excellency Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Foreign Minister of The Netherlands and Chair-in-Office of the OSCE. The hearing reviewed the work of the OSCE under the Dutch Chairmanship. Specific issues discussed were the ongoing conflict in Chechnya, the deteriorating situation in Belarus, OSCE efforts to combat anti-Semitism and human trafficking, as well as promoting respect for human rights and democratic values in the participating States.
Members
Hon. Chris Smith
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Co-Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Ben Cardin
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
His Excellency Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
Minister of Foreign Affairs; Chairman-in-Office
The Netherlands
The Netherlands; The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
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