"Thailand has had a significant problem with trafficking in persons."
"I dare say that many Americans do not even know the names of some of these Pacific Island states."
"We have a lot of issues with Thailand. We recognize that. We are trying to make advancements, particularly as it relates to humanitarian issues in Burma."
"There is strong support here in the Senate to expand trade opportunities and other opportunities with Mongolia."
"Thank you very much for your comments."
"For the past 30 years, Namibia has been a stable, democratic country and a model of U.S.-Africa partnership."
"Creating opportunities for planning and security partnerships will allow us to advance our priorities as Namibia grows in strategic importance as an anchor for activity in the south Atlantic."
"As we know, Russia has weaponized the use of energy, and these countries remain very dependent upon Russian energy sources."
"Namibia... is a bright spot on the African continent."
"Russia is anything but predictable... they want to bring down democratic states."
"Corrupt practices... poses one of the greatest threats to democracy."
"They are absolutely on red alert about the threat Russia poses and they are ready to engage in all measures necessary to thwart that kind of aggression."