Eliot Engel

Our job is to empower such brave people and to let them know that they are not alone because they have the support of the American people and the American Congress, of course.

Democracy is hard work, especially in countries that are poor and that have experienced violent conflict, and it takes time and a great deal of effort.

The recent elections in Iraq are overshadowed by reports of fraud, which should be cleared up by full recounts.

Democracy and global freedom has declined around the world for 12 straight years.

So the world looks to us to set an example, to show leadership, to advance our interests in a way that respects the dignity and rights of all people, and right now, I don't believe we are sending the right message.

It's just really disgraceful what's going on in Turkey.

To truly protect Americans from health threats I believe we, obviously, cannot limit our focus to threats within the United States itself.

I don't think we'll have properly considered pandemic preparedness without discussing the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Today, the most serious danger Israel must confront emanates from Iran. It is simply unacceptable that a country with a history of supporting terrorism and calling for the destruction of Israel could have a nuclear weapon.

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. Amendment No. 50 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is…

Has the administration done enough to deter and countering Russian interference in our next election, which is only 6 months away?

Do you believe officials who targeted career employees in this way should be working at the State Department?

I would like to hear your views on it and I hope you will lead us into a more enlightened path than we've seen so far.

It's a budget that makes Americans less safe.

The international affairs budget proposal that President Trump now has sent to Congress 2 years in a row brings with it a clear message to the world that the United States has no interest in maintaining our global leadership role because…

This administration has ignored that message, unfortunately, and rejected the will of Congress.

Bipartisan majorities stopped those draconian cuts from going forward.

Cutting diplomacy and development by a third was unacceptable.

Democracy is on the ropes worldwide. Supporting it is a moral and strategic good.

I hope that this committee can be a partner with you.

The goal here is to support economic development for the residents of the region, while preserving unique ecosystems and protecting wildlife.

I would like to also commend you, Mr. Chairman, for your extraordinary leadership on international conservation issues and particularly the fight against wildlife trafficking for many, many years.

I think they would work a lot faster if the threat of a multimillion dollar fine from the SEC was hanging over their heads.

As long as there is demand for ivory, rhino horn, and other wildlife products there are obviously going to be people willing to take the risk to supply that demand.

I think obviously we should do everything possible through technology, law enforcement, and other means to prevent poachers from slaughtering threatened species.