Eliot Engel: “It is now my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass), chairwoman of the Africa, Global…”

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.

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

Why have there been no designations by us of Russian companies and individuals who are so clearly and shamelessly giving Assad a lifeline?

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.