Eliot Engel: “The problem, in part, is that that military and intelligence cooperation is secret and invisible while the political…”

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.

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