So the world looks to us to set an example, to show leadership, to advance our interests in a way that respects the dignity and rights of all people, and right now, I don't believe we are sending the right message.
Engel criticizes U.S. leadership and its message on democracy and human rights.
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I particularly want to thank Chairman Engel for his leadership, as well as the whole committee, for making the Caesar Act a reality.
We like to say that the Foreign Affairs Committee... is the most bipartisan committee in Congress.
This legislation, passed into law last December, mandates the most sweeping sanctions on Assad's enablers.
I introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act several years ago as a response to what we saw in this room.
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