"Unfortunately, as part of its Belt and Road Initiative, China is now building the headquarters where Africa CDC will be located."
"We have to recognize that there is a great powers competition going on."
"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 security crises in Mali."
"The banking system remains strong overall with robust capital and liquidity and improved asset quality."
"That is kind of scary. Thank you for that. I think that is one of the reasons we have to move forward and talk about appropriately fixing the funding formula for roads across this Country and make it ..."
"I think you laid out as well as anyone has in front of this Committee."
"We must ensure that every dollar goes to projects that benefit our tribes."
"I was very happy to hear that because I do know that you come from a very large, land-based tribe and you understand some of the challenges that they face."