we really need a stronger commitment for the basic programs, the revolving funds, et cetera, so that we can modernize our water infrastructure.

affordability is the key issue on our water.

we need to be very gut-honest about how impoverished we have been in maintaining our infrastructure systems.

But long term, we do not have a solution, and we are back to where we were, in a long process with perhaps emboldening the recruitment of extremists.

I believe we should deploy it without hesitation.

Propaganda is an accelerant on the process of radicalization.

I think there is general consensus here that we do not want to see U.S. military in a sustained ground combat operation.

Our campaign cannot, in my view, be globally led by the military alone.

There is no sustainable win against ISIS without a long-term political solution.

This ban needs to end, and the Congress needs to speak, and I hope this hearing will be the beginning of our debate here in this committee as to how we can help in regards to our fight against ISIS.

I think the first step, as it relates to Syria, is to have the administration lay out a plan

The Muslim ban is a recruitment tool that will be used that will hurt our chances of defeating ISIS.

the bottom line is, what is the appropriate authorization for the use of force by Congress?

But they are being placed in the lead here, which has me concerned.

I would not draw a line and say no boots on the ground or have some policy like that.

ISIS is a global threat. ISIS is a global challenge. That is why I believe we need a global, comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS and protect American national security interests.

We have to be cautious. We want to get rid of ISIS. We want to get rid of terrorists. But we have to have a game plan.

I have all the confidence in our military carrying out a military mission.

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