"We want to make sure that it is directed at the right place and that we are good stewards of the taxpayer resources."
"I am also thrilled that in the House, Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel have introduced and cleared through their committee the bipartisan Electrify Africa Act."
"As we consider the future of Power Africa, it is clear Congress, in my view, has a critically important role."
"I want to thank Senator Coons for working on this issue and scheduling this hearing."
"Thank you, Administrator Gast."
"I believe in their value. I want to work with you to strengthen their efficacy and reach."
"I'm all in on both of these."
"I look forward to working closely with the administration, with my colleagues here in the Senate and in the House to fasten and to ensure a sustained, strengthened, and successful initiative for the f..."
"Today we will consider Power Africa, an ambitious Presidential initiative designed to double access to electrical power in sub-Saharan Africa in the next 6 years."
"I would like to welcome Senator Corker and thank him for his support of this hearing and his engagement and interest in this topic."
"If we might, we have votes scheduled for noon."