On the recordOctober 12, 2011
I will vote for the Berman substitute, but I understand the chair's sincere frustration in wanting to change the way the U.N. and some of these other countries take us for granted.
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congress.govI will vote for the Berman substitute, but I understand the chair's sincere frustration in wanting to change the way the U.N. and some of these other countries take us for granted.
Engel expresses support for a substitute bill while acknowledging frustrations with the U.N.
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