Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

"when we empower women and girls in societies, we have more stable societies, they can give back more consistently"

"I think South America offers a tremendous opportunity for us, and it is a place where we should pay more attention in the future than we have in recent past."

"One of the things we were trying to assess is the Chinese influence in that region."

"I certainly agree, and I hope we will continue to stay focused on other areas where--on individuals where sanctions can help make a difference."