"I would be very careful about outsourcing the solutions to Yemen to its neighbors."
"We must be vigilant, innovative, and smart in addressing radicalization at home and abroad."
"Yemen is a fragile state. It is not a failed state."
"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."
"Senator Tester, the photograph that you brought to us, both Senator Crapo and I have toured the area and viewed it from the air like this around Stanley, Idaho."
"Senator Wyden and I are working on some legislation that is going to specifically address that."
"I would hope that you would revisit the issue of who it is that would be better to analyze these unique pieces of ground."
"A fine rule it is."