John Barrasso actually said...

"I appreciate the Congo's willingness to assist in promoting regional stability."

"The United States is the most competitive supplier of soda ash in the world."

"It is important for us to have an economic presence there, but also have a security presence there."

"As the largest contributor to the United Nations peacekeeping missions, the United States, I believe, must take action to prevent future exploitation of these vulnerable populations in conflict zones ..."