Eliot Engel: “I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and I yield back the balance of my time.”

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.

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

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

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.