We do need to concentrate on decentralization and making connection between government delivery of services and the indi...
But we don't think that the movement toward the restoration of democracy should be held hostage to a complete military v...
The developments of the last year, nearly 2 years, have been very upsetting, disturbing, troubling.
We are committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Mali.
the United States has played a significant role in Africa in many areas where there were problems.
I'd like to thank our first panel. I'm mindful of the time. We have a four-member second panel. Senator Isakson and I, I...
What lessons have we learned, if I might, both Ms. Dory and Mr. Gast?
I hope that will contribute to an ongoing process of trying to expand the range and scope of testimony included in these...
We . . . recognize that an African-led, multinational force, supported by the international community, may be necessary ...
The north must be included because we believe that, aside from the AQIM threat, there is a legitimate concern that peopl...
I think it has to be rooted in democracy and social justice and good governance inside every African country.
The United States firmly believes that Mali's interim leaders must continue preparations in earnest to hold elections in...
There are difficult choices for the government there involved between guns versus better types of decisions.
Can we afford to wait what may well be a year for planning, training, assembly of a regional force for the completion of...
We should not hold the continued movement toward democracy hostage to the success of the military operations.
I also have concern anytime al-Qaeda takes advantage of a vacuum or flows into an area because of poverty or because of ...
We urge the interim government to find ways to effectively address northern grievances in a peaceful manner.
I don't think that level of resourcing was commensurate with the threat either.
