Ed Royce: “Either we're talking to them or we're not talking to them, and we're not talking to them by shutting off our…”

But I will ask both of you, we have got to engage with countries across Africa even the most challenging countries.

In the decade leading up to the financial crisis of 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spent nearly $200 million on lobbying activities and campaign contributions.

Clearly there is strong bipartisan support for well-resourced, broad engagement in Africa.

I would like to thank Mr. Engel of New York for his friendship for over 20 years on the committee, but also for his shared leadership over the last 6 years on this committee. I would also like to thank him for his commitment over the years…