I think speaking out more publicly against some of these violations, but also taking actions that can assure or reassure the vast majority of Africans in these countries that when ...
I am not satisfied that the United Nations has done everything it needs to do.
It is not a choice of either/or. It has got to be both.
So you are willing to pull out of a country if you cannot get the cooperation you need from their leaders?
if we do not deal with the underlying causes, it will be short-term success.
I think border issues are--it is a good point and we need to concentrate.
We are sending our own messages as loudly as we can, including at this hearing, that we want to see greater funds for democracy and governan...
I have not seen the same degree of effort and energy in regards to concerns on the poor governance and violations of human rights.
My concern is are we giving countries a free pass who are partners in our counterterrorism campaigns, on human rights and poor governance?
I would think that democracy and governance funding is a clear indication of our commitment to good governance and human rights.
From fiscal year 2013 to 2015, the security assistance budgets for Africa have gone up from a half a billion to a billion.