Chris Coons actually said...

ultimately the solution in Somalia needs to be a political one and AMISOM needs to work within a political framework

There have been developments in the region, both in Kenya and Somalia that I think called for a classified briefing.

What is the plan forward for dealing with this shutdown, should it continue for another couple of weeks?

Thank you for convening this critically important hearing and ensuring that this committee continues to fulfill its constitutional duty, eve...