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

I am certainly in support of the AU's goal of--I think it is in 6 years--having a common market for Africa.

This is an issue that has had broad bipartisan, bicameral support.

A full third of our global portfolio were in sub-Saharan Africa, more than any other region.

The link between foreign direct investment in emerging markets, which is so powerful for development and so powerful for projecting U.S. standards and values in those markets.

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

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.

I support the Durbin bill, support what I understand is coming from Senator Isakson.

I think we really need a far deeper dialogue on Africa and need to show far more support politically and economically.

I want to urge the Senate to pass this legislation as soon as possible.

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