Eliot Engel: “It is now my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Schakowsky), a respected member of the…”

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.

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

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.

I introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act several years ago as a response to what we saw in this room.