I believe these actions are inconsistent with South Africa's proud tradition of nonalignment.

If left unchecked, it will certainly impact us.

We cannot have a foreign policy or a defense strategy that is based just on sticks and not carrots.

We also know that part of our recruitment challenge is the fact that it is not just the service member who serves, but the entire family.

I believe it entirely appropriate to scrutinize the conduct of our important partner.

This legislation undermines the fundamental democratic principle of proportional representation.

I view the next several months as critical in demonstrating whether it will put our important partnership back on track.

I would like to associate myself with your remarks on just how unacceptable the current situation remains.

There is a national security imperative that the United States do the same, that we continue to engage with defense, diplomacy, and development.

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