both of us come out of the private sector, come from States that are known for their economic dynamism, and are grateful for the opportunity to engage in our home States with the diaspora community, with our private sectors, with those who…

I am pleased to convene today's hearing of the African Affairs Subcommittee, entitled 'Economic Statecraft: Embracing Africa's Market Potential.'

I was disappointed to recently hear they were going to be withdrawn.

I commend Secretary Carson on his many initiatives and his efforts that he has made.

please continue to press to move on the AGOA legislation, not just the Third-Country Fabric Provision, but also on the extension of AGOA beyond 2015.

Thanks to you Chairman Coons and to Senator Isakson for attending the forum and meeting with the Ministers to discuss AGOA and pending legislation.

Today, we will explore Africa's vast economic potential, both for U.S. businesses and investors and as a means of sustainable development.

We and other state partner organizations have worked closely with Senator Coons of Delaware in developing consensus language on innovative grants.

I appreciate your personal commitment, as well as the personal commitment of the ranking member, Senator Isakson, for meeting with African members who came in from the continent to participate in the AGOA Forum.

The most successful small businesses in the United States are able to do that by expanding out from the U.S. market and identifying foreign markets that they can be competitive in and sell their goods and services to.

Members of the EAC have great potential to develop their power sector, and power is one of the major impediments to trade and investment and primarily investment in Africa.

how might we in the Senate, who are particularly concerned about continuing to expand and promote business relationships between the United States and Africa for our mutual benefit, be more constructively supportive of the work of the…