Bill Hagerty actually said...

"The United States continues to partner with Malawi in order to advance accountable democratic governance."

"I hope we can continue this conversation, particularly with the thought of how we can prevent the CCP from diverting or, in some way, frustrating those efforts."

"As authoritarian states, such as China and Russia, look to systematically curb freedom and democracy throughout the world, it is imperative that the United States continue to bolster its people-to-peo..."

"I see a very challenging role there because we are making commitments to continue U.S. aid, but the Taliban has taken over half the districts there, putting our presence there under tremendous pressur..."