Eliot Engel: “We must double our efforts to ensure that every dollar spent is strategic in advancing U.S. interests.”

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

Self-government is not some sort of temporary arrangement or gift from the military, it's a right that's owed to the people of Burma.

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

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