Chris Van Hollen actually said...

I was in Sudan in May of last year with Senator Coons at a very hopeful moment after the peaceful revolution.

I think African countries are recognizing the problems that come with that in terms of debt traps and all the conditions that apply.

In the 21st century, geopolitical power increasingly rests on geo-economic foundations.

We must not lose sight of the fact that democratic values and good governance also include economic transparency and competitiveness.