I think the administration is correct to ratchet up our development and military aid.

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 international attacks.

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.

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

I know this is going to come as a great shock to a lot of people in Washington, D.C., but you know the people in the States really do a pretty good job of resolving their own problems if you let them do it.

Is it your position that the current Forest Service travel plan regarding snowmobiling is what should be left in place?

I am always delighted when States are able to do this internally and the impetus for the management plan comes from the State itself, rather than coming from the banks of the Potomac.

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.

We have never been able to do that before. It is going to make it possible for us to get saw logs to mills in eastern Oregon--we have got communities there with more than 20 percent unemployment--and, at the same time, also protect some of…

I think it is very important to reemphasize that we support local collaboration.

I would hope that you would revisit the issue of who it is that would be better to analyze these unique pieces of ground.

Yes, sir. Yes, sir, it is. It is a win-win for all sides.