Eliot Engel: “I now yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly), a very distinguished member of our committee.”

This legislation could go a long way toward putting Burma back on the path toward democracy.

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

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.