Conditional Retreat on Caesar Act Opposition

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00:01Once known as one of the most aggressive opponents of lifting the Caesar Act,

00:05U.S. Congressman Brian Mast has shifted his stance,

00:09now supporting the end of broad sanctions on Syria,

00:13removing what many considered the final barrier to closing a dark chapter for Damascus

00:18after the fall of the Al-Assad regime.

00:22Brian Mast, Republican lawmaker and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,

00:27announced he is willing to support lifting wide-ranging sanctions on Syria.

00:32However, he conditioned his approval to adding new provisions that would impose penalties

00:37if the Syrian government fails to meet specific requirements.

00:42The sanctions framework had been regarded as one of the strictest global sanctions systems,

00:48heavily restricting financial dealings with the Al-Assad-era government

00:52and punishing any state or entity that conducts business with Damascus

00:57due to widespread human rights violations, systematic killings, and mass arrests.

01:04Supporters of fully lifting the sanctions argue that partial or conditional removal

01:08will deter U.S. companies and allies from investing in Syria,

01:13fearing they could come under sudden American penalties at any moment.

01:17Because of theсем-r contract, this force has become a major disgrace,

01:18but to become a major inefficiency of the United States if it continues to

01:20be with the negotiations.

01:21That's the question.

01:22If you need help, little bit longer, these sanctions are not required.

01:26If you want to take a toll on the United States,

01:27it's a bit more necessary for the need to take place.

01:30So thank you for your support.

01:34I'm my host, my question.

01:37I'm proud to be proud.

01:38So thank you for today.

01:39All thanks.

01:41Thank you for today.

01:44All thanks.