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On the recordJune 19, 2019
The BURMA Act will hold the perpetrators of these horrific crimes accountable and pursue justice for the victims.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

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Engel emphasizes the importance of the BURMA Act for justice regarding atrocities against the Rohingya.

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