Eliot Engel: “I abhor conferring legitimacy on any entity which discriminates against Israel or is so one-sided.”

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

This legislation, passed into law last December, mandates the most sweeping sanctions on Assad's enablers.

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