There is very few issues I lose more sleep about than our cyber vulnerabilities.

Broadly, how would you appraise the capabilities and the preparedness of State and local first responders, law enforcement, emergency management agencies, to deal with this sort of a combined attack or the emerging threats of cyber?

I happen to agree that a cyber attack of this kind would be particularly dangerous.

in my view, Chairman Leahy and this Committee and the Senate made a significant step forward in aligning our patent system with the world by adopting a first-to-file system.

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.

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I was disappointed to recently hear they were going to be withdrawn.

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

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

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

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