Ed Royce: “It is our diplomats who have the relationships in these countries throughout the world, who follow up and explain…”

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

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.

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.