"This forum purports to demonstrate how Russia's experience in maintaining domestic security is beneficial and worthy of being copied by African countries."
"The fallacy of these claims is clear, it is on display as they hold this forum just 1 week after bringing the Black Sea Grain Initiative to an end."
"Simply put, Russia is a destabilizing force in Africa that aspires to create power vacuums and exploit African countries in order to weaken U.S. and western influence."
"If we agree that Russia and their proxies are bad choices, I do not believe that we should allow it to be their only choice."
"We will never divorce our foreign policy from human rights."
"The finger waving foreign policy is doing no one any good. We need more engagement, not isolation."
"I would remind anybody here, or listening abroad that this is a hearing on the Russian Federation and its proxies."
"African nations have choices, as we were just discussing South Africa, South Africans have choices, and we will always respect the sovereignty."
"But the American people have choice as well, and if communities around the world expect the American taxpayer to help, then there should be some sort of mutual benefit to include respect for the rule ..."
"Specifically with South Africa, the Putin visit with the Lady R situation, and also military exercises on the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion are very problematic."
"That is why I introduced the No American Tax Dollars to the CCP Act, which prevents the CCP from profiting off of us."
"I want places like Warren, Sterling Heights, and Rochester Hills in my 10th congressional District in Michigan to help America elevate its game."