I think of the dauntless Frank Mugisha in Uganda whose colleague was brutally murdered; he continues to stand up for those who want dignity in their lives or the countless others who work under the threat of violence, detention, and beatings.
Engel highlights the bravery of human rights defenders facing violence.
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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.
It is now my pleasure to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), the author of this important bill and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism.
I hope that my family's story demonstrates that we cannot turn our backs on victims of persecution...
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank my friend and fellow Texan, Representative Conaway, who represents the family, for introducing this…
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