Eliot Engel: “It is my pleasure to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ted Lieu), the author of the bill.”

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

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 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.