Eliot Engel: “I have constantly been saying that we should have more money in the budget for foreign aid.”

I introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act several years ago as a response to what we saw in this room.

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

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.