"We all thank Joe Courtney for that, by the way."
"For all the acquisition reform, I mean, that is really what we have to do."
"I think you gave an excellent summary of the situation within AFRICOM, why this testimony is so important."
"I think it is a very important part of our national security picture that does not get as much attention as it should, in my opinion."
"There is great promise, as it is a rapidly growing population and a rapidly growing economy."
"Our military relationship with countries like Ethiopia and Kenya and Uganda and others is very important to building the strong relationship we need."
"I am interested in how we can replicate that a little bit better in West Africa."
"I want to follow up on the West Africa question."
"You have a really crazy mix."
"the importance of partnerships and our allies."
"the more friends we have in Asia, I think the better able we are going to be able to nudge China in a more positive direction."
"is it going to be for good or is it going to be for ill?"