"A free press has on its side the greatest tool to drive progress and change and help advance those values, and that tool is the truth."
"My concern is that the Administration is taking an unbalanced approach favoring security-focused responses instead of getting to the root causes of instability."
"We have seen a number of cases in where lip service has been paid to good governance and respect for human rights."
"Yet, authorities there have ramped up repression and violence against opposition politicians and civil society."
"We know that good governance, peace, and security can help unlock the vast potential of Africa."
"We will continue to support electoral processes and peaceful political transitions."
"This resolution, which aims to promote American business abroad, is in direct support of the goals of Prosper Africa."
"I do have some concerns with the Administration's approaches, including the recognition of the fraudulent election outcome in the DRC."
"I agree with that assessment. But the Administration's intention to counter that appears to be through bilateral actions."
"When journalists seek and tell the truth, they become the targets of those who reject these values."
"Mr. McCaul and I recently reintroduced the Global Fragility Act to promote this approach."
"Obviously, I, too, have heard these horror stories from my constituents about not being able to afford prescription drugs."