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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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Dec 3, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in closing, the goal of U.S. foreign assistance should always be that countries graduate from our aid. Today, we move one…

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Dec 3, 2020

For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, again, I thank Mr. Conaway for his work on this bipartisan measure that calls on the Russian Government to drop the trumped-up charges against Trevor Reed and immediately release him from prison…

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Dec 3, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, if I can take a point of personal privilege, this may be perhaps the last time I appear with my dear friend Mike Conaway on this distinguished floor. We came in together, Mr…

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Dec 3, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank my friend and fellow Texan, Representative Conaway, who represents the family, for introducing this…

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Dec 3, 2020

For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, first, I want to thank my friend, the ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. McCaul. It has been a pleasure working closely with him on so many pieces of legislation. I know that the…

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Dec 3, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Eliot Engel, Representatives Green, Bilirakis, French Hill, and so many of my other colleagues on both sides of…

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Nov 18, 2020

It is now my pleasure to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), the author of this important bill and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism.

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Nov 18, 2020

H. Res. 697 is a strong measure that encourages the continuation of close engagement between the United States and Tibet. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Nov 18, 2020

I want to again thank the ranking member. I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho) for joining with me to introduce this measure condemning Beijing's violations of international law and attacks on Hong Kong's democratic freedoms. It…

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Nov 18, 2020

I would like to once again thank Mr. Bera for his leadership and hard work on this legislation that everyone should support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the…

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Nov 18, 2020

For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, let me say that, as one of the few Members of Congress who has been to North Korea twice, I think that when you do that, you see the profound difference between North Korea and South Korea. That is…

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Nov 18, 2020

I urge all Members to join me today in supporting this important resolution, H. Res. 1062, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel)…

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Nov 18, 2020

I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res…

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Nov 18, 2020

H. Res. 697 is a strong measure that encourages the continuation of close engagement between the United States and Tibet. I therefore urge Members to support it, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Nov 18, 2020

I want to again thank Mr. Suozzi for authoring this measure. I know he has had a deep interest in this for many, many years. I urge all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time. The…

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Nov 18, 2020

I want to once again thank Mr. Deutch and Mr. Wilson for their hard work in authorizing this measure. I want to thank Mr. Deutch for his kind words. We have worked very closely together through the years on the Foreign Affairs Committee…

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Nov 18, 2020

I once again thank Mr. Jeffries for authoring this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The…

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Sep 30, 2020

That is why I introduced the Fighting Emerging Narcotics Through Additional Nations to Yield Lasting Results, or the FENTANYL Results Act, with Ranking Member McCaul.

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Sep 30, 2020

We must lead with our values, not only because of the inhumanity of his killing but also because of everything he worked for and everything that he continues to represent: accountability, freedom of speech, and other fundamental human…

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Sep 30, 2020

It is important that we stand up for democratic ideals and institutions here and abroad.

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Sep 30, 2020

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

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Sep 30, 2020

H.R. 8259 prohibits Russia's participation in the G7 until it ends its illegal occupation of its neighbors and financing murder abroad, including American troops.

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Sep 30, 2020

The FENTANYL Results Act is a serious step in the fight against global synthetic drug trade.

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Sep 30, 2020

Fair, free, peaceful elections and peaceful transfers of power are to be admired everywhere in the world.

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Sep 30, 2020

H.Res.996 condemns the malign activities of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, including attempts to sow discourse in the U.S. and allied countries.

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