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Eliot L. Engel (), Ranking Member House Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives.

Washington, DC
Joined July 2009

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  2. Mr. President, I am telling you as a former commander that troops in combat need to see their Commander in Chief. It is a huge deal when one visits, and it doesn’t go unnoticed when there’s been no visit. Cancel a rally or two, and go see our troops, now.

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  4. The United States recognition of Kosovo’s sovereignty is permanent and the right decision.

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  5. Ranking Member : Shameful performance by “diplomats” at UN. A government with nothing to hide would allow for an open, civil forum.

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  7. Ranking Member : Deeply disturbed by gov’t revocation of visas for key staff. Another blow in fight against corruption & impunity.

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  9. Oct 12

    Today I joined w/ House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member & House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member in demanding action on the disappearance of Saudi Journalist . Read our full statement here ➡️

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  11. RM : I welcome the release of Pastor Brunson as a critical step toward repairing the frayed US-Turkey relationship. More must be done, however, including the release of the other detained American citizens and locally employed staff.

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  12. RM : Earlier this week, I joined my colleague Rep. and other lawmakers in calling on President Trump to push the Saudi and Turkish governments for answers on Jamal ’s disappearance.

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  13. Clinics closed, health care denied, rights ignored—these are the effects of Trump's less than two years since it was put in place. We must pass 's & end this medieval policy once & for all.

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  14. RM : Devastated to learn about Fernando Alban death while in gov’t custody. This is completely unacceptable & the people and international community deserve an explanation from

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  16. RM : “This policy change is cruel, utterly unnecessary, and punishes gay and lesbian diplomats who don’t live in the 12 percent of UN member states that recognize marriage equality.”

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  17. RM : Congratulations to Denis Mukwege & Nadia Murad for their tireless work to help victims of sexual & gender-based violence during conflict.

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    This policy change is cruel, utterly unnecessary, and punishes gay and lesbian diplomats who don’t live in the 12% of member states that recognize marriage equality. It also opens up our diplomats to retaliation abroad, endangering their safety.

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  19. RM : My heart goes out to . This is a terrible tragedy that demands the world’s attention.

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  21. Last week, Ranking Member Engel said he would not endorse the Administration's absurd plan:

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