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

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.

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…

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

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, 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...

Can you give us assurances here today that targeting outside of the 501(c)(4)s, did not happen with regards to auditing, with regards to penalty waivers, with regards to fees?

Mr. Chairman, this is a simple amendment which will ensure the Department of Homeland Security is being accountable to Congress--and more importantly, the American people. Earlier this year, it was reported that DHS solicited bids for some…