I find it really interesting, particularly as Senator Webb was talking about North and South Korea and what's it going t...
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...
If the evidence is insufficient for prosecution, we release them. But before doing so, we will confiscate and destroy th...
Secretary Flournoy, the surviving pirate from the attack on the Maersk Alabama was taken from USS Bainbridge to New York...
Yes the rules of engagement provided were sufficient (and proved successful) for this mission.
What is your assessment of the recent U.N.-sponsored peace deal signed last year that allowed for Ethiopian troops to wi...
we, the United States of America, should just have a zero tolerance policy for this type of behavior.
I think one of the first things that should be done is to visit these ports and have the private sector that is using th...
I know that one of the problems is to set up something where you know what you can do with these guys.
Negotiations are in progress and due to crew safety owners are unable to disclose further.
The Commanding Officer was pivotal in the rescue of Captain Phillips.
There were many key decisions made during the operation, from decisions by the President to the decisions of the outstan...
The United States has not intervened in the conduct of hostage negotiations involving ships of foreign registry.
But to me it appears that just by having that policy would have a deterring effect on the incidents that are out there.
How would we gain consent of the Somalia Government to take action ashore?
have we provided, or offered, any assistance to Kenya or other nations to assist with these prosecutions?
I've never seen such a mess in my life. You have the U.N., African Union, AU, and the EU.
Today we hear from representatives of the Obama administration, while in their day, 200 years ago, pirate attacks off Af...
