Eliot Engel: “You and I have long shared deep concerns about Russia's aggression under Vladimir Putin.”

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.

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

I think that is scandalous and I think it, frankly, undermines whatever policy we are pursuing in Syria.