We want it to be nonsectarian. They want an all-inclusive government because they have recognized an all-inclusive government in Syria brings stability to Syria, which helps the stability concerns in the entire region.

I strongly support President Obama's goal of degrading and destroying ISIL, a strategy that seems to be succeeding in Iraq and Syria, though there is still a long way to go.

Thank you all for your testimony.

In Syria, we must continue to work with the international community and Syrians towards a negotiated settlement that is sustainable, inclusive, and reflective of the legitimate desires of all Syrians.

We need to address the underlying and root causes of extremism and terrorism, whether it is civil unrest, lack of border controls, lack of socioeconomic opportunity in large parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

Only by resolving the political conflicts there can we hope to remove ISIL from the picture permanently.

So your testimony, Mr. Olsen, was that this is a real threat to the United States...

I am sorry, I just am. I am very direct and transparent in my thinking and feeling, and I am just disappointed in the lack of urgency.

I do not think there is any doubt that today there is more potential for nuclear conflict than there was in 2009, no question.

I am disappointed that there is not an acknowledgement of the reality that exists around the world.

"Call upon" is not a far lesser standard? If I call upon you but you decide not to go ahead and listen to what I call upon you to do, what is the consequence? Nothing, right?

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