Eliot Engel: “If you are taking the side of the butcher in Damascus over the Syrian people, you are going to get caught up in these…”

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

We will continue to call out and hold accountable those who undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or threaten the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character.

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

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.