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South Africa has one of the world's most expensive social grant systems, the size of which is increasingly growing.

I think our foreign policy has to be more nimble in being able to adapt to these new realities.

The 1.2 trillion in aid that the SBA has distributed over the course of the pandemic was truly essential.

I really would urge you to move forward on having a robust disclosure rule.

There is much affection for our history with the United States. There is an embrace of the vibrancy of the United States democracy.

I share your concerns about propelling an agenda upon South Africa that fits our interests our needs but doesn't meet their needs.

I think this is a huge thing that needs to be corrected.

The United States in supporting the reform of the Security Council and also the reform of the United Nations can go a long way.

I think the Department of Treasury is actually really working right now in its Office of Payment Integrity to improve that transparency in the public-facing websites.

Perception is reality in many of these areas.

The United States must demonstrate respect for historical wounds and the sovereignty that matters so greatly to its African counterparts.

Currently, U.S. companies can and do obscure their exposure to climate risks, as you probably already know, and threaten the investments that retirees and workers depend on.

The primary domestic priority for South African governments should be I believe the betterment of the lives of its people.

The family was dealing with the emotional loss of a brother and a husband, and the last thing I am sure that a wife was considering was picking up the phone to call OSHA hotline to report the death of her spouse.

We must not exaggerate Russia's influence on South Africa and other African nations, but it is worth reflecting on how the United States treats its partners.

I would like to submit for the record a letter signed by 25 of my colleagues from the House and the Senate, urging you, Chair Gensler, to finalize a robust climate disclosure rule that includes Scope 3 emissions.

Today I recognize a dear friend, Rocio Ocampo, a community mother, whose contributions had an enormous impact on the families of southwest Detroit, as we honor her memory. I first met Rocio when I served in Michigan's State Legislature at…