John James actually said...

"This Administration's failed withdrawal in Afghanistan led to $7.12 billion in taxpayer-funded military equipment being left behind."

"The United States must demonstrate respect for historical wounds and the sovereignty that matters so greatly to its African counterparts."

"There is much affection for our history with the United States. There is an embrace of the vibrancy of the United States democracy."

"We must not exaggerate Russia's influence on South Africa and other African nations, but it is worth reflecting on how the United States treats its partners."