Combatting corruption is critical. It is also strategically important in the sub-Saharan region.

One of our main messages is the rule of law does not work if it is just one sided.

If we were to successfully earn the reputation for being champions of rule of law and anti-corruption in the region, I think it would be a significant competitive advantage for us.

If we were to successfully earn the reputation for being champions of rule of law and anti-corruption in the region, I think it would be a significant competitive advantage for us.

I want to congratulate you, Chairman Cardin, on seeing the Combatting Global Corruption Act become law.

It is important as democratic governance in preserving stability and security.

Thanks to the generosity of American farmers we are saving lives around the world.

I am pleased that the Biden administration has made food security a priority.

I am pleased that the Biden administration has made food security a priority.

We are looking for a vehicle that will survive across several Administrations and put in place long term blended finance opportunities.

Senator Graham and I have introduced legislation to create an international foundation for food security.

I could not agree more with the ranking member that we have worked, many of us for many years, on cargo preference to improve efficiency.