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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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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding and say, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee, we support this amendment. New York, which is just up from New Jersey, also suffered tremendously from Superstorm…

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May 2, 2019

I thank my friend for yielding, and I want to say unequivocally, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee, we strongly support this amendment. It is an excellent amendment. I also want to thank the…

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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. Let me say with pleasure, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and also the Energy and Commerce Committee, I support this amendment. It is a good amendment, and I want to thank the…

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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding to me and want to gladly say, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and also the Energy and Commerce Committee, we support this amendment. It is a very good amendment, an important amendment. I thank…

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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for yielding to me. On behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee, we support this amendment. It is a good amendment, and I thank the gentlewoman for working with the…

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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding. On behalf of both the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee, we support this amendment. It is a good amendment. I also thank the gentleman for working with the committees on…

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May 2, 2019

I want to say very strongly that on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and also the Energy and Commerce Committee, we support this amendment. It is a very good amendment. The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, is the first truly…

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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. Let me say, with pleasure, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and also the Energy and Commerce Committee, we support this amendment. It is a good amendment, and I thank the gentlewoman…

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May 2, 2019

I want to, first of all, thank the gentleman for yielding and say unequivocally, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee, we, both committees, support this very good amendment. I also want to thank…

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May 2, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Committee will rise informally. The…

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May 1, 2019

I think that it is very clear to say that this is a broad- based bill, and I do hope that we will pass it. We have the ability to work together to do it. =========================== NOTE =========================== May 1, 2019 on page…

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May 1, 2019

Let me say, the whole world--not just the United States and not just China--needs to do more if we are to be spared from the worst damage of climate change. Under Paris, China committed to leveling off its carbon emissions no later than…

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May 1, 2019

It is now my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Crist).

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May 1, 2019

When President Trump announced plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement in 2017, hundreds of businesses from all over the country immediately responded that it was a mistake and that they would redouble their own efforts…

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May 1, 2019

I include in the Record the following letters of support for H.R. 9. Dear Members of Congress, Congress will soon vote on legislation that would compel the Trump administration to honor and plan for meeting the United States' commitment…

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May 1, 2019

There is a lot of misinformation out there about the Paris Agreement, including the idea that it will hurt the U.S. economy. The Paris Agreement will cost little or nothing, and allowing climate change to proceed would certainly be very…

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Apr 30, 2019

Russia put its thumb on the scale during the 2016 election to support President Trump's campaign.

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Apr 30, 2019

I think it is time to shine a light on that and expose those who take it and expose the Kremlin's use of the Russian taxpayers' money for malign purposes.

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Apr 30, 2019

The U.S. intelligence has said unambiguously that the Russian Federation interfered with the 2016 Presidential election.

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Apr 30, 2019

Russia has weaponized its energy resources, expanding into European markets and creating greater and greater dependency.

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Apr 30, 2019

I am concerned about the relationship between the President and Vladimir Putin and what that means for our foreign policy vis-a-vis Russia.

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Apr 30, 2019

Putin has sent troops to Venezuela to prop up the illegitimate dictator Nicolas Maduro.

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Apr 29, 2019

My constituents are outraged that the 2003 Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, which I voted against, contains the so-called 'non-interference clause.'

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Apr 29, 2019

Thank you Madame Chairwoman Eshoo for holding today's important hearing on Medicare drug pricing.

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Apr 29, 2019

The people of Kosovo deserve so much more.

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