Eliot Engel: “I want to thank you, Madam Ambassador, because you have been such a champion to Israel.”

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

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.

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

This legislation could go a long way toward putting Burma back on the path toward democracy.