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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.
The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) who just spoke, I think it is very appropriate now, as the Congress is moving to an end, to thank him for his hard work and for his good friendship. He really is a Member's Member and is really indicative…
In closing, I, again, want to thank Mr. McCaul for his hard work on this measure and to Chairman Royce for moving it forward. This bill authorizes a very important program that strengthens our efforts to assist partners in the Sahel and…
I am prepared to close. I yield myself the balance of my time. I again want to thank Mr. Donovan and Chairman Royce for their work on this effort. We want to ensure that the U.S. continues to enjoy its centuries-long relationship with…
I know and hear regularly from my constituents who complain about poor cable service, high bills and being forced to pay for bundled programming that they don't really want.
It is long past time we acted to reverse this horrible trend once and for all.
It is just shocking that right here in the United States women are dying from preventable pregnancy-related complications.
I have always said that when it comes to foreign policy, politics and partisanship should stop at the water's edge.
Global levels of violence are at a 25-year peak, and when a region faces violence the effects are felt far and wide.
In places where instability leads to terrorism and conflict, it's important that we collaborate with our allies in a united interagency effort.
We need to update our Government's policies to prevent violence and I ask all members to join me in supporting the bill.
It is my pleasure to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ted Lieu), the author of the bill.
My bill calls for increased penalties for swatting including up to 20 years where the emergency response results in serious bodily injury.
You know, it is really a sick thing, you know, you wonder what kind of a fool would do something like this.
The Bill 6003, the Anti-Swatting Act, is my bill and you don't have to worry.
When we talk about acts of genocide or crimes against humanity or decide what we call it, why would the U.S. State Department be reluctant, based on all the available evidence, to upgrade its current designation of ethnic cleansing to at…
Complex challenges require multifaceted solutions and real leadership and we are not, in my opinion, exercising either of those. Shame on us.
When it comes to standing up for human rights, for justice, for the rule of law, for the world's most vulnerable and oppressed, the United States has taken itself out of the running.
Some of our colleagues in the Senate would argue that disciplinary measures against Burma's military might make it harder to transition to democracy and end the civil war.
Aung San Suu Kyi... has proven herself, unfortunately, to be part of the problem by failing to speak out...
It's really shameful. The United States, of course, is not to blame for this crisis.
Will Secretary Pompeo determine that 'crimes against humanity' occurred, which is, clearly, the case?
Confronting genocide of the Rohingya is a moral issue and a national security issue.
The protection of human rights has long been our nation's top priority in Burma, dating back to freeing Aung San Suu Kyi, and today, that must include protection of the Rohingya people.
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