mr. coons: madam president, i ask unanimous consent there be a period of morning business for debate only until 3:00 p.m. with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each and senator schumer be recognized at 3:00 p.m. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. coons: madam president, i rise briefly to speak to a unanimous consent request i'm going make a moment. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. mr. coons: i'm pleased we will consider the nomination of dr. monde muyangwa to be assistant administrator of africa for aid. this is -- the strategic challenges that we see in africa need to be met by an outstanding development professional. as the ongoing russian aggression continues to have widespread food crises, the people of africa need to know that the people of the united states will support them, will work with them and be a great partner in their development. i'm about to ask unanimous consent for the confirmation of a nominee who has a long and deep e