Ben Cardin actually said...

It is critically important that the United States has a well-articulated regional security strategy that gives comfort to our allies.

If we do not use the opportunities we have to make those advances it will come back to hurt U.S. interests and security interests.

U.S. engagement with the GCC is fundamental to achieving any shared goal in the region.

I strongly support this hearing and having a discussion on the regional security strategies involving our Gulf Cooperation Council in Yemen.