Senator Isakson's measure on the development reform is a good step in looking at a new policy toward Africa.

We need a new dialogue on Africa and we need that dialogue very soon.

Now is the time for Congress to recalibrate our policies to ensure that U.S. companies have the support to take advantage of the opportunities Africa represents.

the U.S. Government policy toward the continent must become coordinated and more accommodating to commercial realities on the ground

I urge the Senate to pass this legislation soon.

I think it is an important piece of legislation.

Would it make a difference if those standards were African-led and applied on an equal basis?

we should no longer have in question whether or not banks that are giving out loans that fall 10 years into the future should be in question if their viability is going away in X years' time

I will soon be introducing legislation that will help improve U.S. development strategy and promote private sector investment.

I hope will be joining us shortly, and others who may well join us today.

Ex-Im returns a profit to the American taxpayers

I very much support the goals and the aspirations of Senator Durbin's bill.