Eliot Engel: “First is passing the Global Magnitsky Act. That is a catalytic piece of legislation, and we commend your original…”

Why have there been no designations by us of Russian companies and individuals who are so clearly and shamelessly giving Assad a lifeline?

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

We like to say that the Foreign Affairs Committee... is the most bipartisan committee in Congress.

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.