The primary domestic priority for South African governments should be I believe the betterment of the lives of its people.

The United States in supporting the reform of the Security Council and also the reform of the United Nations can go a long way.

I think our foreign policy has to be more nimble in being able to adapt to these new realities.

I share your concerns about propelling an agenda upon South Africa that fits our interests our needs but doesn't meet their needs.

South Africa has one of the world's most expensive social grant systems, the size of which is increasingly growing.

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

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

I think this is a huge thing that needs to be corrected.

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.

Perception is reality in many of these areas.

As the chairman of the Africa subcommittee, I've made ending child slave labor a top priority.