Rep. Smith: Our goal is PEACE between Rwanda and the DRC

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · February 10, 2026

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Opening remarks and significance of Washington Accords

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Unidentified Speaker opened the hearing, described the Washington Accords signed in early December as a historic start that brought both parties to the table, and said they attended the signing with Chairman Mast. The speaker urged sustaining momentum despite expected roadblocks.

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Unidentified Speaker opened a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing urging full implementation of the Washington Accords, warned of spoilers after a recent attack, and connected peace prospects to reforms in mineral supply chains. The speaker also said they have introduced legislation called the Cobalt Supply Chain Act (H.R. 23 10) to block imports tied to forced child and adult labor.

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