Eliot Engel actually said...

I want to make it clear to the Assad regime today that the U.S. Congress will never legitimize you.

It is important for the government there to publicly commit itself to free, fair, peaceful, and transparent elections.

I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. I hope that all members of this committee will stand to ensure that it is indeed what happens.

I strongly support this measure and hope all my colleagues will do the same.