Ed Royce: “We need better intel than we had in 2008 on that mission.”

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…

The power and influence they wielded had few peers.

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