Jun 1, 2015
It is absolutely ludicrous that we are negotiating with a government that is holding our citizens to languish in Iranian jails.
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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Jun 1, 2015
We remain deeply concerned about Iran's imprisonment of Americans and the lack of information about the whereabouts of Robert Levinson.
Jun 1, 2015
We cannot imagine the grief you are going through. And our hearts are with you.
Jun 1, 2015
I want to thank all four of you for the courage you have and for your extraordinary testimony.
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Engel. Mr. Chairman, thank you for bringing forward this resolution which, of course, I support.
Jun 1, 2015
There isn't a moment that Mr. Kildee hasn't stopped to talk to me about this case. He has been relentless.
May 21, 2015
May is Asthma Awareness Month. As co-chair of the Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus and a senior member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Health Subcommittee, I want to take this opportunity to bring attention to the…
May 14, 2015
It is now my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Meng), a valued member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
May 14, 2015
I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of three measures I offered that are part of this and a later en bloc amendment. First is an amendment I coauthored with the Committee on Foreign…
May 14, 2015
I am. The SPEAKER pro tempore. On that basis, pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Minnesota will control 30 minutes in opposition.
May 14, 2015
I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Frankel), a very respected member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2015
It is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), the ranking member on the Appropriations Committee.
May 14, 2015
It is now my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), the ranking member on the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and a very valued member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. {time} 1315
May 14, 2015
In closing, let me first say I appreciate the thoughtfulness that I have heard during this debate from all sides. And I think that is really Congress at its best. I am proud to be a Member of Congress when I hear debates like this. This…
May 14, 2015
It is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
May 13, 2015
American economic engagement in the Asia-Pacific region is an ongoing challenge.
May 13, 2015
the Vietnamese Government is eager to see a successful conclusion to the TPP agreement.
May 13, 2015
We need to do everything possible to ensure that growth in Asia translates to growth and job creation here at home.
May 13, 2015
American leadership has been indispensable in rebuilding the global economy and establishing the modern-day global economic order.
May 12, 2015
I have said this before and I will say it again and again and again until Congress acts on its responsibility and passes a new authorization.
May 12, 2015
We need to stand up in this Congress and show that we will thwart it in any way possible.
May 12, 2015
I commend this committee for its bipartisan leadership on this bill, and I urge you to advocate for its final passage into law.
May 12, 2015
As you know, America has a long history of leading the world in efforts to protect religious and cultural sites from destruction.
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