"AGOA has played an important role in advancing U.S. foreign policy goals across Sub-Saharan Africa and strengthening the trade and economic production capacities of African countries. Africa is on the precipice of an unprecedented demographic boom. The timely reauthorization of AGOA is important to provide business certainty and show the United States' continued support towards Africa's economic growth. We are committed to working with our colleagues and our African partners to improve AGOA, but we believe the principal consideration must be ensuring a successful and timely reauthorization."