Eliot Engel: “I would urge the committee to reconsider that 2011 bill by marking up identical Ros-Lehtinen/Brad Sherman legislation…”

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

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

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

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.