Eliot Engel: “We all know the threats and the fact that some 1,600 ballistic missiles are pointed from China toward Taiwan.”

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

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

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

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.