Ed Royce: “I hope to hear that we are making the protection of this persecuted minority one of our priorities.”

I share the judge's sense of urgency on this and I think that is why we need fully funded programs.

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

The power and influence they wielded had few peers.

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…