"The elections, while far from perfect, marked a dramatic improvement from the violence and lack of transparency that had marred previous Nigerian elections."
"I am pleased to chair this hearing of the African Affairs Subcommittee, which will focus on Nigeria and pressing issues of security, governance, and trade."
"We are hopeful that the new generation of Nigerians will engage with their leadership so that the country will not stagnate or backslide, but rather work to shape a better future for all."
"We know that you and U.S. Senators Durbin and Boozman, among many others, are committed to creating U.S. jobs and increasing U.S. exports to Africa."
"Senator Isakson and I had an opportunity in Accra to visit with a number of different Commerce and State employees who were working hard on improving regional trade, on reducing barriers, both transpo..."
"I would say this trade mission, which went to four countries, focused on the energy sector."
"We believe that there needs to be a comprehensive strategy, one in which the Government of Nigeria not only addresses the security threat, but equally addresses the socioeconomic problems that exist i..."
"I would be interested in hearing, Ms. Cromer and Mr. Marin, about how the reality or the perception of danger, of the threat of terrorism, of corruption, is it or is it not a significant barrier to at..."
"My last question for Ambassador Carson would simply be what do you think we ought to be doing, both in the Senate and as a government as a whole, in terms of improving our bilateral relationship with ..."
"That is, I think, an important part of our having an all-of-government strategy to accessing these important and growing markets."
"I'm concerned about trying to make clear whether or not Federal Government regulatory actions have contributed to these decisions to idle or close these refineries."
"In Delaware, where I'm from, we've had some real success in re-opening the Delaware City Refinery which was idled."