Mike Rounds actually said...

It is a pleasure to serve as the Ranking Member for this hearing on U.S. policy toward the Sahel.

I am concerned Africa has not received the U.S. diplomatic focus it deserves.

I am concerned that U.S. foreign policy toward the Sahel has been challenged to keep pace with the threat or level of need.

The United States strongly supports MINUSMA as the leading component of the international community's efforts to address the political and s...