In this new era of strategic competition, it is critical that the United States Government respond to these challenges.
That is why earlier this year, I introduced my Economic Statecraft for the 21st Century Act.
$600 billion over 5 years is the goal, together with some of our G7 and European partners.
We must not lose sight of the fact that democratic values and good governance also include economic transparency and com...
We need to send a very clear signal to countries around the world that when they are pressured by China, Russia, or othe...
This is economic warfare, and it is a test for the West and the international community. We must stand with Lithuania.
If you could just follow up by providing me... with a much more detailed report about how this fund... is going to be as...
I do agree with Senator Rounds about the urgent need to increase our presence--our diplomatic presence in Africa.
a lot of people's immediate food insecurity on the African continent and in the Middle East and elsewhere is a direct re...
Twenty million dollars is not a lot of money when you are talking about connectivity for the African continent.
I think African countries are recognizing the problems that come with that in terms of debt traps and all the conditions...
I do think that we need to up our game significantly when it comes to infrastructure investment.
I mean, I think this is a global effort to address the pandemic and make sure that we save lives...
I want to applaud you on the Leaders Summit. I think that is a way to demonstrate that the United States cares, is invol...
I have raised my concern that the freezing of AGOA impacts the people throughout Ethiopia.
We saw this acutely in Sudan where a peaceful revolution leading to a democratic transition was thwarted by an unconstit...
I am deeply concerned about the democratic backsliding in Africa.
Moving forward, we must ensure that we are strengthening our relationships with these states while encouraging others to...
