So you are going to support training for your inspectors?

Ethiopia, as we've mentioned, is a de facto one-party country and you've noted in your--that the ruling party, you know, controls every aspect of government.

the importance of an ongoing relationship with Ethiopia cannot be overstated.

You've got to prepare. You cannot rule consistently forever. It's impossible, and that's an issue that they understand.

One party... dominates Ethiopia's political system. The media is often harassed. Basic freedoms are still restricted.

I wish I could say that I was optimistic, that we're going to see real change, but from what I've seen so far this is not going to be the case.

I thank the gentleman from Nebraska, and I, too, would echo just the fact that we're friends. And I appreciate your leadership on this and the heart that it represents. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my colleagues in strong…

there need to be pardons or it is going to be very difficult for us to do anything in a positive manner in terms of our U.S.-Egyptian aid

Thank you, Madam Chair. And I thank each of you for being here to testify.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank each of you for being here today. You know, it can be said, you know, when you are in the middle of a budget crunch...

What surprises me is a guy that's been paid for 32 years to hold the American people accountable is not accountable to those same people when he's documenting his own costs in his department.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendments Offered by Mr. Grayson