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Eliot Engel

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Eliot Engel is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, serving New York's 16th congressional district from 1989 until 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Engel was known for his work on foreign affairs, particularly as the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as international relations, healthcare, and education. Engel was an advocate for various social justice initiatives and played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during his time in office.

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Jul 16, 2019

If we are going to get into listing the preconditions that should be necessary, the most important preconditions that aren't included but should be: one is recognizing Israel's right to exist as a Jewish State; two, ensuring a…

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Jul 16, 2019

The ability to arrive at a two-State solution still seems to be very, very difficult.

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Jul 16, 2019

If you meddle with an American election from overseas, there are going to be consequences.

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Jul 16, 2019

The challenges... with regards to Israel and the West Bank, the Palestinians, have been vexing issues for decades.

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Jul 16, 2019

This legislation cultivates the relationship between the United States and Israel.

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Jul 16, 2019

I believe that cooperation between us is critical to peace in the Indo-Pacific and counterbalancing China's ambitions.

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Jul 16, 2019

Congress has also grown increasingly concerned by Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to build a coalition with the extreme far right of Israeli politics for support.

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Jul 16, 2019

It is critical that our three nations are able to work together. We have too many urgent national security concerns not to do so.

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Jul 16, 2019

The most important danger for Israel that can come in this country is making support for it partisan.

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Jul 16, 2019

You can be a neutral arbiter without sacrificing being an honest broker.

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Jul 16, 2019

I would hope, Mr. Chairman, you would take me up on this offer.

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Jul 16, 2019

The response so far to the Russian interference on our elections has been negligible.

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Jul 16, 2019

We assess Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. Presidential election.

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Jul 16, 2019

if you meddle with an American election from overseas, there are going to be consequences.

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Jul 16, 2019

I think not enough has been done to hold accountable those who stuck their noses in our elections in 2016.

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Jul 16, 2019

I urge both countries to find a way forward which restores their ability to cooperate with each other and with us.

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Jul 16, 2019

Israel remains our most important ally in the Middle East and I will work every day to make sure that Israel will continue to thrive as a Jewish and democratic State.

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Jul 16, 2019

This resolution is basically a watered down--respectfully, it is a watered down version of the resolution that we will be considering in a bit.

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Jul 16, 2019

It is a moment to stand up and to tell the world, Republican, Democrat, Independent, it does not matter, as Americans, we will not tolerate interference in an American Presidential election by a foreign adversary.

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Jul 16, 2019

I disagreed with certain aspects of President Obama's foreign policy as it related to Israel, specifically, but what was of huge concern to me was what happened after the November 2016 election.

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Jul 16, 2019

I oppose my friend's amendment and I urge all members to do the same.

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Jul 16, 2019

I agree with the intelligence community that Russia attempted to alter the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election.

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Jul 16, 2019

This resolution calls for the United States to offer a peace plan, consistent with previous United States proposals.

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Jul 16, 2019

I am grateful to Mr. Lowenthal for his introduction of H.R. 326, which reaffirms the longstanding bipartisan commitment to achieving a two-State solution.

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Jul 15, 2019

Let me thank Mr. McCaul, and it is a pleasure to work with him on matters like this. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Correa).

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