Eliot Engel: “The very nature of a peace settlement... has to be negotiated with Afghans and not over the heads of Afghans.”

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

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 coup is a blatant violation of the rights of the Burmese people.

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