Eliot Engel: “It doesn't seem fair to penalize Pepe Lobo, who I think is doing a very good job in terms of trying to get his country…”

This coup is a blatant violation of the rights of the Burmese people.

We will continue to call out and hold accountable those who undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or threaten the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character.

I particularly want to thank Chairman Engel for his leadership, as well as the whole committee, for making the Caesar Act a reality.

I think that is scandalous and I think it, frankly, undermines whatever policy we are pursuing in Syria.