This is an issue that has had broad bipartisan, bicameral support.
I am certainly in support of the AU's goal of--I think it is in 6 years--having a common market for Africa.
Senator Isakson's measure on the development reform is a good step in looking at a new policy toward Africa.
I very much support the goals and the aspirations of Senator Durbin's bill.
I believe that we could adequately deploy additional resources.
I urge the Senate to pass this legislation soon.
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I think we really need a far deeper dialogue on Africa and need to show far more support politically and economically.
I think the United States could have quite a bit of leverage in terms of--even private funds in terms of investing in in...
I want to urge the Senate to pass this legislation as soon as possible.
Would it make a difference if those standards were African-led and applied on an equal basis?
I look forward, Under Secretary, to working with you to better understand the model that you are using going forward.
The key thing is getting more U.S. companies to show up. That will do the best job in terms of increasing exports.
We need a new vision and plan for our relationship with Africa, one that goes far beyond AGOA.
I think we need to get the message out that U.S. investment abroad is a huge booster for the domestic economy.
