Ed Royce: “Investing in women's empowerment is not only humane, it is good common sense, because when women exert greater influence…”

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

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

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…

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