Ed Royce: “Would you agree that this is a vital issue where we should work together and work in a bipartisan way to move something…”

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.

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.

The power and influence they wielded had few peers.