09/30/2009
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"I encouraged the alliance to make energy security an Article 5 commitment in which any member experiencing a deliberate energy disruption would receive assistance from other alliance members."
"Could some say that, 'By and large, you just can't count on us.'"
"As Senator Lugar has rightly pointed out, the effects on a society of seeing its energy shut off--deliberately, by an outside actor--can be just as devastating as any military attack."
"At Thursday's hearing, the question was raised on the level of cooperation offered by the Afghani Government regarding U.S. broadcasting efforts."