Kay Hagan: “I understand that we are slow in getting the civilian numbers up and going, and obviously, it has to be secure in order…”

I think that's very important, because it certainly would degrade their capability.

Thank you for the question.

Do you see the presence of radicalized Westerners fighting with ISIS and the Khorasan as a threat to the United States?

While a strong moderate military force is essential, I do believe success on the battlefield can only set the condition for the political solution in Syria.