Bill Hagerty actually said...

"There has been adequate experience, I will just say this, in Africa and around the world right now to see the great difference and there is a great contrast between our approach and that of the Chines..."

"Africa possesses significant economic potential and offers tremendous opportunities for the United States."

"The Chinese Communist Party continues to aggressively pursue predatory economic projects in Africa."

"Increased U.S.-African cooperation also serves the strategic interest of the United States."