I urge the Senate to pass this legislation soon.

We need to be investing far more in Africa for the sake of our own place in the world.

I believe that we could adequately deploy additional resources.

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

the international affairs budget plays a vital role for U.S. companies to tap foreign markets and create jobs and prosperity at home

I am grateful for the testimony of our second panel and would like to invite you to give opening statements.

You need to hold us accountable. We have an annual report.

these international programs are more important than ever

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

The key thing is getting more U.S. companies to show up. That will do the best job in terms of increasing exports.

Ex-Im returns a profit to the American taxpayers