the two biggest complaints we have on transparency is they don't audit government expenditures and income, and the other complaint is they don't prosecute people for public corruption.

We are here today to discuss al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based terrorist organization that continues to threaten the Horn of Africa and Western interests there.

Well, many observers have suggested that the attack at Westgate was a desperate attempt to bolster recruiting and provoke an overreaction against the Somali community in Kenya.

What is the relationship, the nature of the relationship, between al-Qaeda and al-Shabaab?

I hope Kenya will continue to provide a safe haven to those fleeing from violence, hunger, and constant fear.

Al-Shabaab banned most international organizations from gaining access to large parts of the country during the devastating famine in 2011, leading to the deaths of thousands of Somalis.

The Westgate Mall attack was particularly ruthless. It was the worst terrorist attack Kenya has seen since the 1998 al-Qaeda bombing of the U.S. Embassy.

I mentioned before Ms. Frankel had worked very hard, and we incorporated some of her work into this bill as well. So I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Frankel).

I thank the gentleman for yielding to me, and I rise in support of this compromise legislation before us today. I believe that H.R. 3204 will enable our country to further secure our pharmaceutical distribution chain and help keep patients…

To conclude. I again would like to thank Chairman Royce for his efforts in putting this bill together. I have a copy of the bill in front of me. It is H.R. 2848. It says: In the House of Representatives, July 30, 2013, Mr. Royce, for…

It is my pleasure now to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), a former member of our committee.

At this time I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from New York (Ms. Meng), a very valuable member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, whose provision will hold the State Department more accountable, and her provision was incorporated into…

By refusing to advance a resolution that can pass the Senate, the Republican majority has made the reckless and irresponsible choice to shut down the Federal Government. The Affordable Care Act is the law of the land. It was passed by a…

I believe this is a very dangerous course and should be reexamined and thoughtfully reviewed by this committee and by all.

It is very important, Mr. Chairman, that the American public and that this Congress see the complete story of Burma.

I am applauding our committee for finally having a hearing on climate change. I want to say that it is obvious to me and to everyone else the science is undeniable and it is time for us to act.

Secretary Clinton took personal responsibility for the attacks and accepted all of the recommendations of the ARB.

I would like to commend you for the bipartisan way that you have presided over the committee this year.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are no more responsible for what happened in Benghazi than George Bush was for what happened on 9/11.

We also know from experience that government can regulate pollution without hurting the economy.

If Congress is unwilling to act on the issue, I am very happy the President has decided to act.

The Congress cut funding for Embassy security. There are lots of fingers to be pointed all the way around.

I would like to reiterate my hope that we can manage a high level of civility in our discussions today.

All of us agree that the deaths of four brave Americans in Benghazi on September 11th, 2012, were a terrible tragedy.

I want to make sure that we do everything we can so that there are no future Benghazis.