Thomas H. Andrews: “The good news is, is that we overcame those obstacles and we demonstrated that with pressure you can see progress.”

This is the single largest source of revenue flowing into the hands of these criminals. So I think it is critical that we cut it off.

I think what needs to happen is a very tough clear sanctions policy, but more importantly, on top of that a coordinated focused diplomatic initiative and emergency summit.

It is my sincere hope that the United States and the international community will rise to the occasion of this historic moment.

This is a security issue, if I have ever seen one, and it demands the attention of the world at the highest levels.