"I think the European experience is being overshadowed, frankly, by these economic partnership agreements which the EU is trying to jam down the throat of many African governments."
"We need a one-stop shop for U.S. trade facilitation and investment facilitation in Africa."
"Part of the problem is that, up until now, you are right, they have contracted out to different consulting agencies."
"I think Congresswoman Bass might remember that."
"I do not understand, and maybe I am wrong, but that the men are not charged with rape."
"Because anybody is supposed to know that. I mean, that is statutory rape, right?"
"It is raising the issue of really going after the demand, obviously the traffickers, but----"
"I want to thank Chairman Royce for convening this hearing and in general for his leadership on the Foreign Affairs Committee."
"It is my hope that today's hearing will shed light on both the global statistics as well as the local trends right here in southern California."
"It is absolutely unacceptable to allow the continued victimization and abuse of a population that we have vowed to care for and protect."
"I actually want to follow up on what you were saying in terms of the labor recruiting."