Ed Royce: “The United States is a Pacific power. We have a vital interest in freedom of navigation and overflight in these disputed…”

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

There have been numerous reports of senior executives at the GSEs meeting with Federal policymakers to advocate for being taken out of 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.

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