Jim Risch actually said...

"I'm extremely concerned about the growth of Shabaab, and also about growing indications that Shabaab is also interested in bidding for al-Qaeda central's attention by conducting extra-regional and int..."

"We must work as much as possible with partners in other countries, and involve communities to weaken the factors that promote radicalization."

"Yemen has gone from probably one of the most anachronistic theocracies to something that is working on becoming a democratic state."

"I would suggest that the hearing be on the Horn of Africa, the whole general area, and particularly the statements--recent statements that Sheikh Zindani made."