Brian Higgins actually said...

If these allegations are true, it would mark the first time al-Qaeda elements in Iran directed a plot at the West.

To me, that is inexcusable.

Assessing the threats the United States from al-Qaeda operatives in Iran and Syria is uncharted territory for this subcommittee.

Assessing the threat to the United States from al-Qaeda operatives in Iran and Syria is unchartered territory for this subcommittee.