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“in a few moments, the Senate will vote on S. 1, the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act. This legislation contains several important bills to enhance defense cooperation with our partners who share the goal of fighting terrorism and promoting peace and prosperity. For example, the bill includes the U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, which extends an existing defense cooperation program with Jordan that is set to expire later this year. In the Senate Armed Services Committee this morning, we heard from the Commander of U.S. Central Command responsible for the Middle East, GEN Joseph Votel. He testified: Jordan is one of our most committed partners in the Middle East and one of the most critical voices of modern Islam in the region. We must be careful to not take this vital partnership for granted. Jordan hosts over 750,000 refugees and contributes to the fight against ISIS. This bill will enhance our cooperation, while enhancing security and supporting vital humanitarian efforts being conducted by this very important American ally. The legislation also includes the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act. This bill is named after a Syrian Army defector who exposed photographs of torture and execution by the Syrian regime. His photos are evidence of the war crimes and extensive human rights abuses committed by Bashar al-Assad. The Caesar bill will impose sanctions on individuals who support Assad.…”