For the average Cameroonian, they look at Senegal, and they realize in the last 30 years, Senegal has had four heads of state.

there remains a broad, bipartisan consensus in the Senate in support of the administration's action to deploy these 100 U.S. Special Forces troops

Both of you have pointed out the very constructive role that ECOWAS has played.

Today the LRA consists of only a few hundred people, most likely. But it continues to inflict a level of pain and suffering far greater than its actual size.

Entrenched African leaders contribute to corruption, to economic stagnation, to a lack of accountability, and an inability of government to effectively represent and respond to the needs of people.

George Washington gave us a huge gift by, at the moment that he could have made himself President for life or king, handing back the reins of power.

Senator Isakson has just returned from a trip to Uganda.

I also want us to have the opportunity today to take advantage of some insights and some opportunities.

Thank you very much, Ambassador Carson, both for your testimony and for your leadership regionally on these important issues.

The United States continues to encourage countries in Africa and elsewhere to respect executive term limits.

Thank you very much, Senator Isakson, for that update, for your leadership on this issue, for your personal commitment and engagement.

I'm pleased that among the policy aims of the United States in Africa is strengthening democracy and the systems of governance throughout the world.