Anne W. Patterson: “Our policy in Egypt has been premised on the need to protect core U.S. interests in the region.”

I do not agree with that, Mr. Conyers, because I think what this would do--that suggests that the sources of these terrorist acts are countries like ours...

There is no military solution, and the international community cannot afford a continuation of the status quo.

Our differences with Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime are very substantial, but the benefits of ending this conflict are even greater.

Certainly our European allies, our Gulf allies, and Turkey do see that. They are absolutely determined that he will not remain in power.