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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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Dec 7, 2015

So many people around the world needlessly suffer from this disease and investing in diagnosis and treatment helps build healthier communities in the developing world.

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Dec 7, 2015

So while we have made real progress fighting tuberculosis, we need to stay focused and finish the job.

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Dec 7, 2015

We like to think of tuberculosis as a disease quickly becoming part of the past and, after all, we have made wonderful strides in the fight against TB.

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Dec 7, 2015

We need to lead not only in terms of providing funding but also in terms of encouraging others...

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Dec 1, 2015

We need to maintain a very close security relationship with Israel, our closest ally in the region.

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Dec 1, 2015

We must also redouble our commitment to supporting missile defense systems, including Iron Dome.

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Dec 1, 2015

Iran was a leading and has been a leading state sponsor of terrorism when they had no money.

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Dec 1, 2015

We must aggressively enforce terrorism, proliferation, and human rights sanctions on Iran.

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Dec 1, 2015

Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism.

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Dec 1, 2015

Under the deal negotiated with Iran, they will be awash in cash.

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Dec 1, 2015

Hezbollah as an organization, not just its military wing, is a terrorist organization.

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Nov 17, 2015

Let me just say in closing we have heard impassioned speeches from all our colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and this is certainly something with which we agree, certainly something that Congress needs to send a very, very strong…

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Nov 17, 2015

For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, make no mistake, as we have heard from our colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the United States grieves with France after these horrible attacks. The United States stands ready to assist France…

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Nov 17, 2015

We can stop the flow of foreign fighters to ISIS and safeguard against attacks here at home without succumbing to panic and xenophobia.

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Nov 17, 2015

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free.

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Nov 16, 2015

I view as an intersection of two issues critical to our foreign policy: The challenges facing women and girls as the growing reach of modern technology.

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Nov 16, 2015

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for calling this hearing.

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Nov 4, 2015

On rollcall No. 602 I was inadvertently detained and missed the vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Culberson The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on…

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Nov 4, 2015

Thank you for calling up these bipartisan measures. It is good, as always, to see our committee working together to advance legislation.

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Nov 3, 2015

Thank you very much. I know you have been here for a while.

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Nov 2, 2015

In closing, as you have heard from everyone who has spoken, the recent surge of Palestinian violence against Israel must stop. It must stop to save innocent lives. It must stop so that negotiations can go forward. It must stop because acts…

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Nov 2, 2015

I am concerned about other legislation we are considering, such as the Medicaid REPORTS Act and proposals requiring additional auditing on States that are overly burdensome.

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Nov 2, 2015

My priorities have always included ensuring Medicaid beneficiaries have access to the care that they need by supporting providers that serve beneficiaries.

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Nov 2, 2015

May I inquire how much time remains on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 11 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 3 minutes remaining.

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Nov 2, 2015

The question we need to be asking is, 'is the full payment that a provider receives for treating a Medicaid enrollee fair and sufficient to ensure equal access?'

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