Eliot Engel: “As I have said many, many times, I am so proud of this committee and its members on both sides of the aisle.”

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.

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.

This coup is a blatant violation of the rights of the Burmese people.

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