Women make up half the population. When their contributions are valued, when they are allowed to advocate for themselves, their families and communities reap the benefits. This improves stability and prosperity for everyone – maybe more than anything else we’ve tried to invest in. 
"Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, as well as its support for the Houthi rebels, is destabilizing the entire region. Together, we will continue to confront Iran’s belligerent acts and extremist ideologies that threaten our way of life." 
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Subcommittee Chairman Paul Cook (R-CA) today concluded two days of meetings and briefings in Saudi Arabia focused on threats from Iran, the conflict in Yemen and economic reform. 
I urged Foreign Minister Shoukry and General Kamel to reduce ties with the North Korean regime, and promote reforms to support economic growth and civil society.