Ed Royce: “It is a mistake to think Russia is going to push them out. The Russians won't.”

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

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

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

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…