Ample evidence shows that the Burmese military and police forces used this campaign to specifically target Rohingya civilians.
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.
Complex challenges require multifaceted solutions and real leadership and we are not, in my opinion, exercising either of those. Shame on us.
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.
Will Secretary Pompeo determine that 'crimes against humanity' occurred, which is, clearly, the case?
My bill calls for increased penalties for swatting including up to 20 years where the emergency response results in serious bodily injury.
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…
You know, it is really a sick thing, you know, you wonder what kind of a fool would do something like this.
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.
Confronting genocide of the Rohingya is a moral issue and a national security issue.
I am also troubled by the administration's reliance on using unilateral sanctions without developing support among our friends and allies.
I want them out of American politics. They are not our friends. They are our adversaries, and I don't want them interfering with our American democracy.
We will not tolerate this, we will not agree to it and there will continued consequences.
The secret meeting between President Trump and President Putin in Helsinki was the last straw, literally.
Why is the administration not utilizing the full range of sanctions that Congress passed last year in CAATSA?
I cannot support this resolution and I urge my colleagues to join me in reporting it adversely to the House.
The President has many sanctions tools at his disposal to punish the Russians for their attack on our democracy.
We need to punish those who attacked our democracy and work to deter future attacks.
Since coming into office, frankly, the administration has been increasingly reluctant to work with Congress.
Let me say in closing, I am, again, grateful to Mr. Hastings and to all the people who have helped elevate this issue. Actually, I have gotten many calls from people who are very, very concerned about this bill and who want to see it…
I too rise in support of this measure. Let me, first of all, thank my friend from Florida, Mr. Hastings, for his work on this resolution, and thank Chairman Royce for moving it forward. This is one of those issues that certainly stirs the…





