Randy is exactly the type of person you want to have in that country representing the United States of America.

We always want to have our country in a position to protect those who represent us diplomatically around the world.

I think that Lesotho needs to continue its efforts to address rule of law and bring about good governance.

I have long been supportive of efforts to engage the private sector in a meaningful way in our development efforts.

If confirmed, I intend to make the best use of U.S. taxpayer dollars in Senegal by prioritizing resources that best advance America's interests.

I will go down there and vouch for you any time because you are going to the front line of where America's 21st century needs to be, and that is the continent of Africa.

Each of those countries, like every country in Africa, has a vote in the United Nations.

I think we cannot underemphasize at all the emphasis of soft power and diplomacy to prevent conflicts.

I happen to think you are right. I come from the State that was represented here in Senate for years by Sam Nunn.

I have said in many a hearing that Africa is the continent of the 21st century for the United States of America.

I urge you to keep in mind the perspective of not just your job for what it is at ECOSOC, but also the job to win more friends and influence more of our enemies on the U.N. stage.

I was the second Member of Congress to ever go to Darfur, and if any of you have ever been to Darfur, you thank God there is a peacekeeping mission of the United Nations.