We will destroy any skiffs as long as they have a means to travel safely back to shore.
Constant communications and collaboration--among the interagency and among military forces--were essential to conduct this operation success...
Nigeria has always been a problem, all the way back to Sani Abacha and Obisanjo. I think it's more of a leadership problem than anything els...
the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama was a flawless special operations mission.
How would we gain consent of the Somalia Government to take action ashore?
The Commanding Officer was pivotal in the rescue of Captain Phillips.
I think we should do that, if that is an inhibiting factor out there.
How has the use of force to rescue Captain Phillips changed what shippers and insurers are doing?
It's pretty remarkable that, in this first decade in the 21st century, that we should be having a hearing on the issue of piracy, particular...
We do not believe there is any maximum time under the law, but we can assure you that we try to get them off the ship as soon as possible.
have we provided, or offered, any assistance to Kenya or other nations to assist with these prosecutions?
who pays for detaining the pirates once they get to Kenya and who is responsible for their treatment?
Do you see a trend in using armed guards aboard high-value target ships like cruise ships?
I have great admiration and respect for him.
I would ask for certain that the record be left open.
I think one of the things we do want to do is we want to make sure President Obama gets qualified judges and the ones he selects.
I would just like to ask if you would give just the same full attention to that particular--completing that Superfund, the Tar Creek Superfu...
Unfortunately, I don't see this kind of regional diversity at the Obama EPA.
