Brian Higgins actually said...

"I hope we can have a robust discussion of the existence of these programs as we seek to understand whether post-prison countering violent extremist reentry programs may be helpful in reducing recidivi..."

"Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for holding this, today's hearing, to explore the detention and monitoring of radical ideology in prisons."

"I believe it is important to distinguish between the terms radicalization and terrorism."

"these groups are so desperately needed today."