Giving investors the ability to express their views help hold management's feet to the fire, demanding accountability on issues that shareholders believe are important to the success of the company.

Yes. My research, teaching, and previous Government service have long focused on making sure that investors have the tools they need to express their views to corporate management.

I think you are right to raise the concern--that what is happening with buybacks is companies are consistently choosing not to invest in their employees, in their communities, in the future.

I think Ms. Peirce has quite aptly described a lot of the challenges the SEC faces.

I think that is among the first questions I would ask if I were confirmed.

I think it should, and let me just say, Senator, that this issue is going to come up again...

I look forward to witnessing Ghana achieve its seventh consecutive peaceful and transparent national democratic elections in December of 2016.

Ghana is a strong partner of the United States, sharing democratic values and goals of human rights, economic growth, and regional stability.

If confirmed as the next U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, I will draw upon these experiences to advance U.S. interests in Africa.

Our assistance aims to enhance the transparency and credibility of Ghanaian Electoral Commission (EC) operations.

If confirmed, my priorities will be to promote democracy, good governance, peace, trade, education, and health.