Eliot Engel: “This is a human rights issue and a national security issue. We will remain attentive to this pressing matter.”

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

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

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

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