Eliot Engel: “To see Russian-backed forces triumphantly moving in, taking over our American bases, is just disgraceful.”

I introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act several years ago as a response to what we saw in this room.

This legislation, passed into law last December, mandates the most sweeping sanctions on Assad's enablers.

The citizens of the Western Balkans want a better future for their children, stronger and transparent democracy, accountable governments, and greater economic prosperity and security.

I know Mr. Meeks very well and I know that he will do an excellent job--an excellent job--as chairman.