Ed Royce: “I think this is what Members worry about. We worry that, you know, as you try to work out an agreement here...”

I plan to introduce legislation with two objectives: The first, to explicitly prohibit Fannie and Freddie from engaging in lobbying activities while in conservatorship.

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

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