Cory Booker

The Gambia has recently launched the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, which I find very interesting.

Finding that right balance for a country leading with our values is very difficult.

President Adama Barrow has ushered in a new era of openness and transparency and demonstrated dedication to the democratization of his country.

Today, The Gambia, with the support of the international community, is working to create a truly democratic state operating under the rule of law with respect for human rights.

This is a particularly momentous time in The Gambia's history, one that presents an opportunity to expand further and strengthen the growing community of African democracies.

Democratic institutions and public policy performance remain in need of our support, and, again, we could be critical in helping to support local leaders there.

The transition, however, is still nascent, and we have often seen how these things can go south.

Identifying ways to speak out forcefully on issues of human rights, on democracy, development, along with supporting American commercial interests, will absolutely critical.

I think that all of us in the United States Senate owe you a debt of gratitude and a thank you for what you have done.

You have really enriched my life and made me a better senator.

The values that he exhibits are not just things I agree with him on, they are actually things I look up to.

Before you tell me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people.

He is an extraordinary leader when it comes to a continent that America has so much interest in.

This may be my last hearing with Senator Flake where I get to be the ranking to his chairmanship.

If confirmed, I will support Guinea's continued efforts to combat corruption.

These amendments open the door to opposition parties being able to govern the provinces and districts in which they earn a majority of votes.

There are concerns, given Madagascar's recent history, that electoral disputes could trigger renewed instability.

I look forward to seeing Botswana's next free and fair elections take place in 2019, if confirmed.

Thank you for that question, Senator.

To what degree should we engage in this critical issue of term limits?

I have been really grateful about the bipartisan nature of the support for aid from my colleagues on the right and the left.

I do agree that regional engagement is key to this.

What would be required for the AU mediation initiative to be more successful?

I am reminded of the sacrifice that diplomats make with the recent news in Madagascar this week.

I have now traveled all across this globe and been in awe of the men and women that are out there in the field.