Johnny Isakson actually said...

"There was great hope at that period of time, and that was the first relatively peaceful, democratic election in the history of Nigeria."

"I think the United States is doing a lot in counterterrorism and certainly doesn't lag behind anybody else in the Western world in terms of terrorism."

"corruption is one of the big barriers in Nigeria to business entering the country, to the continuation of governance."

"So you act really as a facilitator, almost like a Chamber of Commerce, trying to match need in Nigeria with ability of the United States to deliver product. Is that a fair statement?"