The Veterans Missing in America Act, H.R. 2051, sponsored by Mr. Tiberi is a good, well-meaning measure.

I am encouraged by the Veterans Day Moment of Silence offered by Mr. Frank of Massachusetts.

I believe that we would continue to do that. I believe that the Chinese Government is not doing that.

That is right.

I really think we need to change our orientation in terms of how we view the continent.

I know that periodically there are exchanges with African leaders and the Chinese Communist Party.

But that wasn't directed at China. That was directed at the world.

it is to hold China and other are countries to abide by international agreements and have them accede to things like the OECD.

by building that capacity, by building capability, by building democratic institutions, that becomes the greatest deterrent toward those bad practices.

So let me give you an example that I heard, and maybe you can tell me if there is any legitimacy to it.

I also want to take this time to really express my deep personal sorrow to you, Mr. Chairman, and to the members on the loss of Donald Payne, who was a defender of truth, an advocate of just and honorable causes, and, above all, a man of…

China is an important part of Africa's future.

I want to talk about the quality of the work that is done in Africa.

Mr. Speaker, I rise again to highlight the epidemic of sexual assault and rape in the military. Next week will mark the 1-year anniversary of my first floor speech on this issue. That day, I told the story of Technical Sergeant Mary…

My goal for this hearing is also to examine meaningful policy options to ensure the U.S. Government, our businesses, particularly small- and medium-size enterprises, are not missing out on valuable opportunities in Africa.

So on another note, thinking of those African students that are in China, and wanting to know how they are treated...

I didn't say the only country. We were just talking about China today.

Mr. Chairman, is China a competitor or a partner? A positive influence or a detractor to development in Africa?