"I do, though, support what has happened in changing our relation with the island."
"to what extent is it getting into communities? So there is some concern from some people that most of the infrastructure is going to be built in cities to help businesses, which is wonderful."
"one of the most important needs on the continent is building the infrastructure so that the type of trade that you and I would love to see happen can take place."
"we all know that President Obama launched Power Africa last year, which is aimed at doubling access to electricity on the continent."
"it is critical that we continue to invest in initiatives that bring increased electricity to the African continent."
"So maybe reaching out to Members of Congress, others might want to be involved, African Diaspora, as well African-American Diaspora, who are very interested in participating in Power Africa."
"this is an important issue in Rhode Island and other parts of the country as well"
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, as always for your leadership and for calling today's hearing to give us an opportunity to examine the scope of global efforts to address the ongoing Ebola crisis in west Afri..."
"Yesterday, I was very pleased to see President Obama's announcement at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta where he provided a comprehensive outline of the U.S. support for Liberia and other west African ..."
"the current extension of deferred enforced departure for Liberians living legally in the U.S. is scheduled to expire at the end of the month"
"We have not really thought about when we release people... they have no options."