The Honorable Brian Higgins, a Representative in Congress From the State of New York, and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence:
Brian Higgins
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Brian Michael Higgins is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 26th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Higgins has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic development, and infrastructure throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for the Buffalo-Niagara region, working to secure federal funding for local projects and initiatives.
The ultimate goal of intelligence is to provide accurate analysis in a timely manner.
It has been both said and proven time and time again: Information sharing leads to better and more informed decision making and ultimately leads to a safer environment for everyone.
How important is the number of centrifuges to the negotiations ongoing right now?
There is only one geopolitical option equal to North Korea's threat, and that is to work with our allies.
The Islamic State's rapid conquest of a territory covering large portions of Syria and Iraq is, in part, going to the prolific recruitment of foreign fighters who now number an estimated 16,000, nearly half of the Islamic State's fighting…
combating, confronting effectively ISIS in Iraq helps us and the Free Syrian Army more effectively confront ISIS in Syria.
ISIS' most potent recruitment tool is momentum. It is success. It is the conquest of territory covering large portions of Syria and Iraq.
The Kurdish Army, or the Peshmerga, otherwise known as those who confront death, is estimated to be between 250,000 and 357,000 fighters.





