Anne W. Patterson: “There is no military solution to this conflict.”

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...

To protect U.S. interests amidst this volatility, we have to recognize and cope with the challenges that states across the region face.

The Saudis, over the past 15 years, have instituted a very broad range of steps that have cut off financing for terrorists.

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