We certainly need a political solution in Syria, and it must be without Assad. I agree with that completely.
I would not call it a light touch, our involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, the Middle East generally, GCC with our military presence.
I certainly agree with your final comment.
I strongly support this hearing and having a discussion on the regional security strategies involving our Gulf Cooperation Council in Yemen.
I think this is going to be the downfall of Vladimir Putin's adventure in Syria, that he is going to be seen as really working against the S...
We do not expect overnight change. We do not expect them to adopt an American system. We do expect them to adhere to international human rig...
Arab Spring happened. People want freedom. It may not be the immediate issue, but it will emerge.
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.
I give President Obama credit for speaking publicly about the need to have these conversations because they are essential.
U.S. engagement with the GCC is fundamental to achieving any shared goal in the region.