Eliot Engel: “Let us remember that Assad created the terrorist groups in Syria. He is a magnet for extremism because of the way he…”

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

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

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