How do we ensure that Niger, currently a relatively staunch U.S. ally with which we have built some strong partnerships, does not become the next Mali?

We have to be very, very clear-eyed about the challenges in Cameroon and maintain a very clear-eyed perspective on some of the shortcomings that need to be overcome.

Thank you. I would look forward to hearing updates on your progress in that important work.

I have urged them to take the model of skills transfer, technology transfer, and investment.

It is helping them to develop the northern part of their own country.

moving toward another round of credible, transparent elections is a vital part of the steady progress toward a sustainable democracy.

The strength of the Electoral Commission was particularly vital.

One of the best things about working on Africa in the Senate is its bipartisan support.

We have to look broadly at all of our activities, the activities that relate to Treasury, the activities that relate to governance.

Ethiopia has been particularly constructive in the Sudan-South Sudan conflict.

I thank Senator Murkowski. If we are going to lead on energy or in anything, we have to listen to each other and we have to work together. I have been so grateful for the way Senator Murkowski and Senator Wyden have worked closely together…

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the Senator from Alaska for up to 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________