Edward Royce actually said...

"I am so excited to see that the committee takes this proactive action to increase U.S. engagement and investment in Africa."

"This is one of the few proposals that we are going to pass that actually is scored to bring revenues into the Federal coffers here in the United States."

"I regret that because of our nation's financial condition I cannot support spending American taxpayer dollars on power lines and power plants in Africa."

"The fees that the companies pay to go in in order to make these investments is what covers the cost."