Well don't you think that it would have been wise, before the rule was promulgated, to seek some of that input

Madam President, I have five unanimous consent requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. I ask unanimous consent that these requests be agreed to and…

Burundi's escalating violence and instability has made for a complex situation that requires sustained attention.

The African Union plays an important role in promoting peace, good governance, and economic development on the continent.

Chad remains an important partner on a number of fronts, especially in the efforts against Boko Haram.

This has been incredibly informative.

Passing Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act is key.

And having the ability to use our sanctions to encourage positive behavior in that period is something we should not give up so quickly.

we are fully aware of the panoply of U.S. security concerns and interests, and we are sanguine about where sub-Saharan Africa tends to rank

I think that the reinforcing nature can be quite important.

We want to try to maximize our leverage to try to encourage a positive outcome there.