Mark Green actually said...

"I am willing to work with all of you on that particular issue."

"What I do want to get is an accurate count and so I am going to offer a few things that maybe some of you can consider."

"we understand that lasting stability, prosperity, independence, and security on the African continent are in the national security interests of the United States"

"I mean, I just--I am excited to hear that, and I think that is a huge plus, sort of a side effect."