On the recordDecember 9, 2014
Assad is a brutal dictator responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Syrians.
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congress.govAssad is a brutal dictator responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Syrians.
Engel condemns Assad's actions and their impact on the Syrian people.
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It is now my pleasure to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), the author of this important bill and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism.
I think that is scandalous and I think it, frankly, undermines whatever policy we are pursuing in Syria.
Why have there been no designations by us of Russian companies and individuals who are so clearly and shamelessly giving Assad a lifeline?
I particularly want to thank Chairman Engel for his leadership, as well as the whole committee, for making the Caesar Act a reality.