Eliot Engel: “It does not mean we give the Saudis a blank check. It does not mean that we look the other way when they drop bombs on…”

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

This legislation, passed into law last December, mandates the most sweeping sanctions on Assad's enablers.

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

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.