If we can hold African nations accountable for greenhouse gas emissions that they have not even emitted, and fail to hold competitors like China, and allies like India, accountable as we in the west are pushing toward a green future, building our green future on the backs of black slaves in artisanal mines in the DRC. And it's the height of hypocrisy.

Sub-Saharan does not mean subhuman, and we should not treat anyone as such.

dictating and deciding what another nation's policy should be in this area, is something I find interesting

I believe that Africa has many, many opportunities not just for the people on the continent but for the world and particularly America.

I am deeply concerned about the items particularly produced by slave labor in our supply chain.

I implore you, sir, to make sure that the Biden Administration ensures that the rights and freedoms of Iraqi minorities are protected.

Before I start, I want to thank the Administration for extending humanitarian parole for Ukrainians.

Our service continues today. You answered the call initially because of something deep down in your soul that taught you, that told you that you had an obligation, not an option, to continue your service and give back.

You've said many times that there is a feeling that's palpable amongst the American people that we have betrayed our allies and we have betrayed those who stood up with us during our time of need.

I oppose this amendment because it creates an unnecessary loophole for a subsidiary of a sanctioned company.

Farm policy rules can no more hold back market realities than auto or home mortgage lenders can expect to lend at loan levels set decades ago.