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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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Sep 30, 2020

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6986, the Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act.

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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

It is the policy of the United States not to recognize any incorporation of Belarus into a union State with Russia.

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Sep 30, 2020

I want to thank my colleagues. It is a totally bipartisan bill.

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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

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H. Res. 996 offered by Mr. Engel.

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Sep 30, 2020

The time of the United States allowing Russia to run roughshod over international law and undermining the national security interests of the United States must end.

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Sep 30, 2020

I strongly support this measure and hope all my colleagues will do the same.

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Sep 30, 2020

I urge support of all of these measures including the en bloc package this morning.

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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

It is important for the government there to publicly commit itself to free, fair, peaceful, and transparent elections.

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Sep 30, 2020

We need to do better, and Chairwoman Bass's bill is a step in the right direction.

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Sep 30, 2020

When leaders break the law to preserve their own power and lash out and violently attack their own citizens, we must act.

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Sep 30, 2020

Yes, there must be consequences for election interference, for human rights violations, and for subverting democracy, though we need to ask ourselves are sanctions always the correct answer.

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Sep 30, 2020

Let me be clear, this resolution in no way seeks to legitimize the brutal Assad regime in Syria.

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Sep 30, 2020

We must stand in absolute solidarity with the Saudi dissidents who are being terrorized by the Saudi government and who can cross no border to finally reach safety.

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Sep 30, 2020

I also support H. Res. 768 and urge a yes vote because telecommunication providers and businesses operating in Africa should facilitate open and secure internet access on the continent.

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Sep 30, 2020

I urge a yes vote on H. Res. 751 because the AU deserves to know that the House of Representatives and this committee have prioritized this relationship and that we hold it in high regard.

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Sep 30, 2020

That representation should reflect what our country actually looks like.

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Sep 30, 2020

I believe this important measure along with my Hong Kong Autonomy Act, which was signed into law last month, is an appropriate response to China's violation of its commitments under the 'one country, two systems' agreement.

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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

This resolution calls for the U.S. to continue leading on issues of nonproliferation.

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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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Sep 30, 2020

By reauthorizing the Belarus Democracy Act we will be providing much needed assistance to the Belarusian people to counter internet censorship while sanctioning those responsible for the fraudulent election and ensuing crackdown.

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Sep 30, 2020

I want to make it clear to the Assad regime today that the U.S. Congress will never legitimize you.

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