From the interactions, Senator Lawrence said "Liberians abroad are frustrated and disappointed by the current state of affairs in our country, especially around rampant corruption in the government. Lawrence and the leading Democratic leader spoke about the current affairs in Liberia, impediments to peaceful democracy, transnational maritime crimes, corruption and human rights issues. "I have carried out mobile health clinics in rural Bassa since 2011 and continue to do so despite the growing need and limited resources. The provision of home economics training rural women in Bassa, microfinance loans schemes mirror what the Congressman has done so well. While in Minnesota, Senator Kanga-Lawrence also met with Minnesota State Senator Bobby Champion and Liberian-born Mayor of Brooklyn Center, Mike Elliott.
