I look forward to working with him to further strengthen the friendship and ties between our two countries.

Trade and investment around the world increasingly flows to places where there are rules and regulations that are fair and predictable.

It is wonderful to be here in Senegal.

I want to propose a toast to our gracious hosts, to our two great nations, to the abiding friendship between our peoples.

I believe Senegal can be a great example.

History shows that those countries that enjoy good governance, respect human rights, also end up having better economic growth.

The designation of Bangladesh as a beneficiary developing country under the GSP is suspended on the date that is 60 days after the date this proclamation is published in the Federal Register.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Senator Mo Cowan

Mr. President, I was here on the floor when Senator Mo Cowan gave his farewell remarks. He came to the Senate as an appointee to fill the spot John Kerry left vacant when he left to the Secretary of State's position. I can't think of a…

Mr. President, what is pending before the Senate is a piece of history. For those who are witnessing this debate--whether in the galleries or at home on C-SPAN--you are watching a debate on the floor of the Senate that doesn't happen very…

Mr. President, I made a point of not raising this issue when Senator Cowan was in the chair the other day, but I wanted to come to the floor and say a few words about the Chicago Blackhawks. For the fifth time since 1926 and the second…

I have been tremendously impressed with the report that you have issued, and there are some things that jump out at me.

I think you know it is a very difficult situation, that you are going to have a tough job restoring trust in the agency by the American people.

I know that much of our conversation has been about transgressions and activity that was outside the realm of what one would expect.

In a world with a perfectly free economy, the United States would not be in the export promotion business...

I strongly support efforts to increase exports, and believe that both bills under consideration... will make important contributions to our efforts to promote exports.

I think we've learned a great deal, or we've had, for some of us, reinforcement of thinking and thoughts.

I have seen a shocking difference between the attitude of our Diplomatic Corps toward pushing American exports...