I also want to voice my support for the amendment being offered by my colleague, Mr. Keating, to this legislation, that will make clear that the brutal targeting of suspected gay men by Chechen authorities is sanctionable under U.S. law.
Engel supports Keating's amendment on sanctions against Chechen authorities.
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Why have there been no designations by us of Russian companies and individuals who are so clearly and shamelessly giving Assad a lifeline?
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 think that is scandalous and I think it, frankly, undermines whatever policy we are pursuing in Syria.
I introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act several years ago as a response to what we saw in this room.
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